1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G737 HYG
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 49,512 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1043cc
G737 HYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 49,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 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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G737 HYG Mileage History
- 16/10/202344,569 mi
- 23/10/202344,569 mi
- 24/10/202446,019 mi+1,450 mi
- 24/10/202446,019 mi
- 10/10/202549,512 mi+3,493 mi
Average of roughly 2,491 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G737 HYG 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 (G737 HYG) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 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: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Track rod end modification unsafe not enough thread showing for nut to lock down enough (2.1.3 (f) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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