1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · J501 DVF
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 114,989 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J501 DVF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2024
- 114,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J501 DVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Volkswagen Polo (J501 DVF) between September 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
J501 DVF Mileage History
- 11/09/2023110,062 mi
- 05/10/2024114,989 mi+4,927 mi
Average of roughly 4,617 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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