1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · F91 CHB
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 102,175 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1272cc
F91 CHB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2009
- 102,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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F91 CHB Mileage History
- 05/02/2008100,360 mi
- 24/02/2009102,160 mi+1,800 mi
- 26/02/2009102,175 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,714 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F91 CHB 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 1989 Volkswagen Polo (F91 CHB) between February 2008 and February 2009.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2009 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: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”; “Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.”.
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