1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · F856 JBW
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03/12/1988. Recorded mileage 44,890 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1043cc
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F856 JBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 44,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F856 JBW Mileage History
- 28/07/202244,199 mi
- 16/08/202344,365 mi+166 mi
- 08/08/202444,568 mi+203 mi
- 18/07/202544,686 mi+118 mi
- 10/09/202544,890 mi+204 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F856 JBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F856 JBW) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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