1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G902 BHJ
1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 102,693 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G902 BHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 102,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G902 BHJ 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 (G902 BHJ) between June 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification strut piston gland excessive play (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 6.71% (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Fuel pipe damaged fuel pipe from pump fouling and trapped in bottom of rear shock absorber. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))”.
G902 BHJ Mileage History
- 01/06/202292,813 mi
- 01/06/202292,813 mi
- 23/12/202496,524 mi+3,711 mi
- 27/12/202496,524 mi
- 05/05/2026102,693 mi+6,169 mi
Average of roughly 2,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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