1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · F725 YJX
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 170,509 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F725 YJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 170,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F725 YJX 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 1989 Volkswagen Polo (F725 YJX) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F725 YJX Mileage History
- 03/08/2022161,203 mi
- 05/09/2023165,884 mi+4,681 mi
- 27/09/2024167,763 mi+1,879 mi
- 07/10/2024167,783 mi+20 mi
- 07/02/2026170,509 mi+2,726 mi
Average of roughly 2,647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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