£900 (Est: £1,000 - £2,000)
1990 VOLKSWAGEN POLO C
Mathewsons • UK • 6 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£900 (Est: £1,000 - £2,000)
1990 VOLKSWAGEN POLO C
UK • 6 Feb 2026 • Lot 782
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Volkswagen Polo C, with a 1043cc engine and 4-speed manual transmission, sold for £900. It has around 71,000 miles and an MOT valid until 04/07/2025, with supporting paperwork including service history and previous ownership documents.
Condition
6
The listing mentions the car is a 'sold' lot, indicating it isn't in pristine condition. Also, the presence of previous V5 documents, MOT certificates, and invoices suggests some level of use and maintenance. However, the overall description doesn't indicate any significant damage or issues, suggesting a condition of 'Good'.
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71,000 miles
G655 HCC
United Kingdom
Manual
1990
Auction
£900 (Est: £1,000 - £2,000)
1990 VOLKSWAGEN POLO C
Mathewsons • UK • 6 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: VOLKSWAGEN Model: POLO C Registration: G655 HCC
Engine Size (cc): 1043 Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 71,000 Year of Manufacture: 1990 Date First Registered: 11/01/1990 MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 04/07/2025 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Polos
£100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,450
Median Price (Since 2020)
£12,987
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 7th May 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
71,468 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th May 2026, 71,468 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- n/s/f inner wing has corrosion
- covers /under trays
- rear axle has corrosion
- o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill to floor by fuel tank have been repaired /painted
- outer sill have been repair o/s & n/s
- corrosion to floor
- 2 rear shocker have corrosion
- n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint covers have cracks
- o/s/f & n/s/f shocker top mounts have play
- front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion
- 2 front brake pipes have been grease can not check
Failed
On 30th Apr 2026, 71,469 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake sticking (1.1.15 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake sticking (1.1.15 (e))
Advisory:
- n/s/f inner wing has corrosion
- covers /under trays
- rear axle has corrosion
- o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill to floor by fuel tank have been repaired /painted
- outer sill have been repair o/s & n/s
- corrosion to floor
- 2 rear shocker have corrosion
- n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joint covers have cracks
- o/s/f & n/s/f shocker top mounts have play
- front /rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion
- 2 front brake pipes have been grease can not check
Passed
On 5th Jul 2024, 71,308 miles
Failed
On 4th Jul 2024, 71,308 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MOT Mileage Trend
Gallery

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