1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F271 VAB
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 196,470 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
F271 VAB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2008
- 196,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F271 VAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Polo (F271 VAB) between December 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
F271 VAB Mileage History
- 20/12/2005173,184 mi
- 23/12/2005173,196 mi+12 mi
- 15/12/2006180,947 mi+7,751 mi
- 19/12/2006180,999 mi+52 mi
- 29/11/2007188,231 mi+7,232 mi
- 15/12/2008196,470 mi+8,239 mi
- 15/12/2008196,470 mi
Average of roughly 7,795 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (6N/6N2)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F271 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F271VAB.
OPEL
MANTA
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
FORD
TRANSIT
BMW
3 SERIES
FIAT
PANDA
TALBOT
EXPRESS 1300 P
MERCEDES-BENZ
200
MERCEDES
420
BMW
3 SERIES
YAMAHA
TDR50
FERRARI
UNKNOWN
BMW
3 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN POLO Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1989 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.