1988 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · F986 XDH
1988 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12/08/1988. Recorded mileage 51,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,823 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1300cc
F986 XDH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 51,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F986 XDH Mileage History
- 05/10/201229,223 mi
- 02/10/201329,360 mi+137 mi
- 09/01/201531,684 mi+2,324 mi
- 05/01/201636,710 mi+5,026 mi
- 05/01/201636,710 mi
- 06/02/201743,065 mi+6,355 mi
- 05/02/201845,442 mi+2,377 mi
- 02/03/202045,824 mi+382 mi
- 31/03/202145,835 mi+11 mi
- 06/06/202246,709 mi+874 mi
- 08/06/202246,724 mi+15 mi
- 28/11/202351,819 mi+5,095 mi
- 29/11/202351,823 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,027 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
F986 XDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volkswagen Polo (F986 XDH) between October 2012 and November 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”.
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