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1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · H785 DGV

H785 DGV

1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1990. Recorded mileage 232,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/09/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1043cc

H785 DGV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2024
  • 232,000 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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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H785 DGV Mileage History

  1. 20/08/2021229,610 mi
  2. 21/09/2022230,556 mi+946 mi
  3. 22/09/2023231,303 mi+747 mi
  4. 26/09/2023231,310 mi+7 mi
  5. 19/09/2024232,000 mi+690 mi

Average of roughly 775 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H785 DGV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 1990 Volkswagen Polo (H785 DGV) between August 2021 and September 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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