1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · G831 MYA
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 73,317 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G831 MYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2025
- 73,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G831 MYA 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 (G831 MYA) between October 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
G831 MYA Mileage History
- 27/10/202165,448 mi
- 23/11/202268,677 mi+3,229 mi
- 20/01/202368,678 mi+1 mi
- 30/01/202470,663 mi+1,985 mi
- 31/01/202573,317 mi+2,654 mi
Average of roughly 2,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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