1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F25 TJU
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 86,326 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F25 TJU Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2015
- 86,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F25 TJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Polo (F25 TJU) between September 2005 and November 2015.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2015 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
F25 TJU Mileage History
- 12/09/200591,739 mi
- 11/09/200698,544 mi+6,805 mi
- 11/09/200698,544 mi
- 22/07/200827,383 mi-71,161 mi
- 05/11/20132,740 mi-24,643 mi
- 26/11/20146,940 mi+4,200 mi
- 21/11/201586,326 mi+79,386 mi
Average of roughly -531 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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