1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F455 EFC
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 73,278 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,278 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
F455 EFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2009
- 73,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension 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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F455 EFC Mileage History
- 01/11/200665,102 mi
- 02/11/200767,177 mi+2,075 mi
- 06/11/200869,694 mi+2,517 mi
- 10/11/200869,694 mi
- 16/11/200973,278 mi+3,584 mi
Average of roughly 2,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F455 EFC 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 (F455 EFC) between November 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2009 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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