1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G44 RRC
1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 47,028 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G44 RRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/02/2024
- 47,028 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G44 RRC 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 (G44 RRC) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”.
G44 RRC Mileage History
- 07/02/202288,090 mi
- 10/02/202288,091 mi+1 mi
- 19/01/202344,792 mi-43,299 mi
- 19/01/202344,792 mi
- 05/02/202447,028 mi+2,236 mi
Average of roughly -20,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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