1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F901 HNL
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 11,041 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F901 HNL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2008
- 11,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F901 HNL Mileage History
- 27/06/200511,061 mi
- 05/06/200611,089 mi+28 mi
- 18/05/200711,205 mi+116 mi
- 28/05/200811,041 mi-164 mi
Average of roughly -7 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F901 HNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F901 HNL) between June 2005 and May 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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