1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F218 EDV
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 100,983 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F218 EDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/07/2024
- 100,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F218 EDV 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 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F218 EDV) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
F218 EDV Mileage History
- 24/06/202290,376 mi
- 27/06/202290,376 mi
- 03/06/202397,995 mi+7,619 mi
- 03/07/2024100,983 mi+2,988 mi
Average of roughly 5,236 miles per year across 4 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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