1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G497 LFD
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 111,685 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G497 LFD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 111,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G497 LFD Mileage History
- 14/06/2023107,444 mi
- 21/06/2024111,685 mi+4,241 mi
Average of roughly 4,151 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G497 LFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volkswagen Polo (G497 LFD) between June 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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