1987 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · E578 ELM
1987 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 47,752 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E578 ELM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 47,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E578 ELM Mileage History
- 24/08/202346,913 mi
- 08/09/202346,913 mi
- 05/05/202546,913 mi
- 18/05/202647,752 mi+839 mi
Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E578 ELM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volkswagen Polo (E578 ELM) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Upper Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))”.
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