1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · E145 FPC
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 43,563 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,563 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E145 FPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 43,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E145 FPC 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 1988 Volkswagen Polo (E145 FPC) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
E145 FPC Mileage History
- 31/10/202343,191 mi
- 08/11/202443,335 mi+144 mi
- 08/11/202443,335 mi
- 21/11/202543,563 mi+228 mi
- 21/11/202543,563 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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