1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F46 XNG
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 80,412 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F46 XNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 80,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
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F46 XNG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F46 XNG) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
F46 XNG Mileage History
- 14/08/202478,879 mi
- 13/08/202579,667 mi+788 mi
- 14/08/202579,667 mi
- 17/08/202680,412 mi+745 mi
- 18/08/202680,412 mi
Average of roughly 763 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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