2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · MH11 AHH
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Nov 2014. Recorded mileage 86,661 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH11 AHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 86,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MH11 AHH 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 2014 Volkswagen Polo (MH11 AHH) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
MH11 AHH Mileage History
- 28/08/202466,590 mi
- 19/08/202574,374 mi+7,784 mi
- 12/08/202686,345 mi+11,971 mi
- 18/08/202686,531 mi+186 mi
- 24/08/202686,661 mi+130 mi
Average of roughly 10,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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