1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F554 SUC
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/1989. Recorded mileage 104,852 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1043cc
F554 SUC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 104,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 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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F554 SUC Mileage History
- 21/11/200689,812 mi
- 21/11/200689,812 mi
- 22/11/200790,634 mi+822 mi
- 21/11/200870,784 mi-19,850 mi
- 22/11/200870,785 mi+1 mi
- 19/11/200991,023 mi+20,238 mi
- 20/11/200991,023 mi
- 16/11/201091,071 mi+48 mi
- 15/11/201192,053 mi+982 mi
- 21/11/201292,223 mi+170 mi
- 06/12/201394,981 mi+2,758 mi
- 03/12/201497,499 mi+2,518 mi
- 05/12/2015100,201 mi+2,702 mi
- 29/11/2016102,090 mi+1,889 mi
- 29/11/2017102,476 mi+386 mi
- 18/12/2018102,547 mi+71 mi
- 22/01/2020102,739 mi+192 mi
- 04/02/2020102,749 mi+10 mi
- 08/02/2021102,881 mi+132 mi
- 11/02/2021102,895 mi+14 mi
- 09/02/2022102,988 mi+93 mi
- 21/02/2022103,013 mi+25 mi
- 06/02/2023103,636 mi+623 mi
- 14/08/2024104,572 mi+936 mi
- 13/08/2025104,852 mi+280 mi
Average of roughly 803 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F554 SUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Polo (F554 SUC) between November 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 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 (24 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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