1989 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · G955 JNT
1989 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 116,402 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G955 JNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 116,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G955 JNT 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 (G955 JNT) between June 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened coil spring base plate split and insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
G955 JNT Mileage History
- 20/06/2024116,121 mi
- 20/06/2024116,123 mi+2 mi
- 18/11/2025116,354 mi+231 mi
- 18/12/2025116,402 mi+48 mi
- 18/12/2025116,402 mi
Average of roughly 188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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