1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · F172 FNW
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 39,901 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F172 FNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 39,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F172 FNW 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 1989 Volkswagen Polo (F172 FNW) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main at rear and hose. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
F172 FNW Mileage History
- 27/05/202234,654 mi
- 02/06/202336,795 mi+2,141 mi
- 12/06/202336,819 mi+24 mi
- 02/04/202538,940 mi+2,121 mi
- 04/06/202639,901 mi+961 mi
Average of roughly 1,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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