1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F286 TJT
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 96,352 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1043cc
F286 TJT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2021
- 96,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F286 TJT Mileage History
- 15/09/200687,372 mi
- 06/09/200788,968 mi+1,596 mi
- 13/09/200788,968 mi
- 12/09/200890,048 mi+1,080 mi
- 13/09/200890,048 mi
- 02/09/200991,196 mi+1,148 mi
- 02/09/200991,196 mi
- 08/09/201091,972 mi+776 mi
- 08/09/201091,972 mi
- 06/09/201192,429 mi+457 mi
- 07/09/201292,759 mi+330 mi
- 10/09/201292,759 mi
- 21/08/201393,051 mi+292 mi
- 21/08/201393,051 mi
- 12/09/201493,416 mi+365 mi
- 10/09/201593,569 mi+153 mi
- 17/02/201793,692 mi+123 mi
- 31/05/2018105,715 mi+12,023 mi
- 16/07/2019109,410 mi+3,695 mi
- 26/07/202196,352 mi-13,058 mi
Average of roughly 604 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F286 TJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F286 TJT) between September 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.
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