1987 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · E897 GFH
1987 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 44,311 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E897 GFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 44,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E897 GFH 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 1987 Volkswagen Polo (E897 GFH) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
E897 GFH Mileage History
- 26/04/202343,184 mi
- 26/04/202343,184 mi
- 26/02/202444,311 mi+1,127 mi
- 18/04/202444,311 mi
- 04/07/202544,311 mi
Average of roughly 515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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