1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · G905 BPD
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 74,719 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,719 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1043cc
G905 BPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 74,719 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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G905 BPD Mileage History
- 06/11/202353,530 mi
- 06/11/202353,530 mi
- 28/10/202462,084 mi+8,554 mi
- 04/11/202574,715 mi+12,631 mi
- 12/11/202574,719 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 10,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G905 BPD 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 1989 Volkswagen Polo (G905 BPD) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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