1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G668 LAB
1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 98,271 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G668 LAB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2025
- 98,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G668 LAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Volkswagen Polo (G668 LAB) between November 2005 and April 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
G668 LAB Mileage History
- 16/11/200575,575 mi
- 13/11/200676,922 mi+1,347 mi
- 13/11/200676,922 mi
- 16/11/200778,012 mi+1,090 mi
- 13/11/200878,931 mi+919 mi
- 10/11/200979,628 mi+697 mi
- 11/11/200979,632 mi+4 mi
- 12/11/201080,819 mi+1,187 mi
- 17/11/201181,700 mi+881 mi
- 30/10/201382,284 mi+584 mi
- 06/08/201582,669 mi+385 mi
- 02/09/201683,083 mi+414 mi
- 07/09/201783,297 mi+214 mi
- 12/10/201888,339 mi+5,042 mi
- 08/06/202090,783 mi+2,444 mi
- 08/06/202090,783 mi
- 23/06/202193,142 mi+2,359 mi
- 01/08/202295,446 mi+2,304 mi
- 01/08/202295,446 mi
- 15/11/202397,404 mi+1,958 mi
- 19/04/202598,271 mi+867 mi
Average of roughly 1,169 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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