1983 Volkswagen Polo 1.1L Petrol · NFM 73Y
1983 Volkswagen Polo (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1983. Recorded mileage 83,728 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,728 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1093cc
NFM 73Y Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2022
- 83,728 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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NFM 73Y Mileage History
- 12/08/202283,724 mi
- 15/08/202283,728 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 495 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
NFM 73Y 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 1983 Volkswagen Polo (NFM 73Y) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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