1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G292 SGY
1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 123,031 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G292 SGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 123,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G292 SGY 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 1990 Volkswagen Polo (G292 SGY) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
G292 SGY Mileage History
- 25/02/202399,892 mi
- 03/02/2024105,999 mi+6,107 mi
- 15/02/2025115,283 mi+9,284 mi
- 10/06/2026123,030 mi+7,747 mi
- 13/07/2026123,031 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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