1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · E668 YKU
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 63,411 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E668 YKU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2021
- 63,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E668 YKU 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 1988 Volkswagen Polo (E668 YKU) between June 2021 and June 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2021 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
E668 YKU Mileage History
- 21/06/202163,411 mi
- 21/06/202163,411 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (6N/6N2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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