1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · F633 EGT
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 79,289 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F633 EGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 79,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F633 EGT 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 (F633 EGT) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”.
F633 EGT Mileage History
- 20/04/202367,489 mi
- 18/06/202469,118 mi+1,629 mi
- 18/06/202469,118 mi
- 14/07/202579,279 mi+10,161 mi
- 22/07/202579,289 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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