1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G223 FOK
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 118,966 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G223 FOK Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2010
- 118,966 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G223 FOK Mileage History
- 06/06/2006113,091 mi
- 12/06/2006113,199 mi+108 mi
- 27/06/2007115,242 mi+2,043 mi
- 26/06/2008117,758 mi+2,516 mi
- 08/07/2009118,884 mi+1,126 mi
- 16/07/2010118,966 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly 1,430 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
G223 FOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Polo (G223 FOK) between June 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2010 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: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)”.
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