1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · E873 EJR
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16/03/1988. Recorded mileage 52,654 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1043cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
E873 EJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 52,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E873 EJR Mileage History
- 09/06/202326,550 mi
- 08/06/202441,169 mi+14,619 mi
- 08/06/202441,169 mi
- 29/05/202552,654 mi+11,485 mi
- 29/05/202552,654 mi
Average of roughly 13,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E873 EJR 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 1988 Volkswagen Polo (E873 EJR) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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