1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · F680 CKW
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 24,567 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F680 CKW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 24,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F680 CKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F680 CKW) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
F680 CKW Mileage History
- 28/09/202222,945 mi
- 24/01/202524,292 mi+1,347 mi
- 09/04/202624,567 mi+275 mi
Average of roughly 460 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (6N/6N2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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