1991 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · J526 DMA
1991 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 82,690 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J526 DMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 82,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J526 DMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volkswagen Polo (J526 DMA) between September 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective The filler neck sealing part is raised causing the cap to not seat (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
J526 DMA Mileage History
- 12/09/202481,892 mi
- 12/11/202481,900 mi+8 mi
- 12/11/202582,685 mi+785 mi
- 19/12/202582,690 mi+5 mi
- 23/12/202582,690 mi
Average of roughly 624 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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