1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F188 DRJ
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 41,576 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1043cc
F188 DRJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2025
- 41,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F188 DRJ Mileage History
- 21/07/200639,673 mi
- 11/07/200739,943 mi+270 mi
- 07/07/200840,243 mi+300 mi
- 13/07/200940,410 mi+167 mi
- 17/07/201040,566 mi+156 mi
- 02/07/201140,743 mi+177 mi
- 10/07/201240,961 mi+218 mi
- 25/07/201341,115 mi+154 mi
- 26/07/201741,346 mi+231 mi
- 31/07/201741,346 mi
- 25/10/201841,376 mi+30 mi
- 10/06/201941,426 mi+50 mi
- 06/10/202341,464 mi+38 mi
- 17/02/202541,576 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 102 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
F188 DRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F188 DRJ) between July 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 February 2025 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 (11 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
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