1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F856 JBW
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1988. Recorded mileage 45,210 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,210 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
F856 JBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 45,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F856 JBW Mileage History
- 16/08/202344,365 mi
- 08/08/202444,568 mi+203 mi
- 18/07/202544,686 mi+118 mi
- 10/09/202544,890 mi+204 mi
- 27/08/202645,210 mi+320 mi
Average of roughly 279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F856 JBW 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 (F856 JBW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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 (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 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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