1992 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · J703 NKL
1992 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 71,516 miles. MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J703 NKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 71,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J703 NKL Mileage History
- 08/11/202169,092 mi
- 11/11/202169,127 mi+35 mi
- 18/11/202270,384 mi+1,257 mi
- 13/11/202371,504 mi+1,120 mi
- 22/11/202371,516 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 1,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J703 NKL 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 1992 Volkswagen Polo (J703 NKL) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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