1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F252 BBO
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 45,273 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F252 BBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 45,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F252 BBO 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 (F252 BBO) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
F252 BBO Mileage History
- 28/05/202431,224 mi
- 30/05/202431,313 mi+89 mi
- 29/05/202537,965 mi+6,652 mi
- 11/06/202645,161 mi+7,196 mi
- 18/06/202645,273 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 6,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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