1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · E826 KPC
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 114,320 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E826 KPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 114,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E826 KPC 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 (E826 KPC) between January 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural ”.
E826 KPC Mileage History
- 08/01/2022104,895 mi
- 17/05/2023107,383 mi+2,488 mi
- 19/05/2023107,383 mi
- 13/10/2025114,297 mi+6,914 mi
- 22/10/2025114,320 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 2,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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