1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G147 GHD
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/09/1989. Recorded mileage 112,239 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,239 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
G147 GHD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 112,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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G147 GHD Mileage History
- 02/06/2023111,825 mi
- 07/06/2023111,828 mi+3 mi
- 10/02/2026112,234 mi+406 mi
- 13/02/2026112,239 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G147 GHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Polo (G147 GHD) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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