1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T253 ODT
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1999. Recorded mileage 100,651 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2015.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Nov 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T253 ODT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2014
- 100,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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T253 ODT Mileage History
- 28/06/200650,659 mi
- 21/06/200754,388 mi+3,729 mi
- 10/07/200859,323 mi+4,935 mi
- 13/07/200963,430 mi+4,107 mi
- 08/07/201066,251 mi+2,821 mi
- 29/07/201168,546 mi+2,295 mi
- 02/08/201168,546 mi
- 21/07/201277,898 mi+9,352 mi
- 06/07/201391,320 mi+13,422 mi
- 21/07/2014100,651 mi+9,331 mi
Average of roughly 6,200 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
T253 ODT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T253 ODT) between June 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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