1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G834 DBL
1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 May 1990. Recorded mileage 92,970 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G834 DBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 92,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G834 DBL 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 (G834 DBL) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
G834 DBL Mileage History
- 01/04/202289,067 mi
- 22/06/202390,428 mi+1,361 mi
- 17/09/202490,840 mi+412 mi
- 15/09/202592,968 mi+2,128 mi
- 17/09/202592,970 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,127 miles per year across 5 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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