1990 Volkswagen Polo 1.3L Petrol · H233 BCU
1990 Volkswagen Polo (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 38,229 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H233 BCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 38,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H233 BCU 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 (H233 BCU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
H233 BCU Mileage History
- 04/10/202237,501 mi
- 23/10/202337,585 mi+84 mi
- 15/10/202438,008 mi+423 mi
- 17/10/202538,229 mi+221 mi
- 17/10/202538,229 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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