1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · E228 BGF
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1988. Recorded mileage 30,885 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1043cc
E228 BGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 30,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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E228 BGF Mileage History
- 23/08/202227,914 mi
- 23/08/202328,575 mi+661 mi
- 01/09/202328,575 mi
- 19/06/202530,877 mi+2,302 mi
- 30/06/202530,885 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,042 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E228 BGF 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 (E228 BGF) between August 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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