1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T692 DGB
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 49,092 miles. MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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T692 DGB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2021
- 49,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T692 DGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T692 DGB) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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