1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T838 WMA
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 51,027 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2017. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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T838 WMA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2016
- 51,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T838 WMA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T838 WMA) between October 2005 and March 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
T838 WMA Mileage History
- 13/10/200514,600 mi
- 16/10/200617,368 mi+2,768 mi
- 15/10/200719,734 mi+2,366 mi
- 13/10/200822,176 mi+2,442 mi
- 28/01/201022,957 mi+781 mi
- 28/02/201129,315 mi+6,358 mi
- 01/03/201232,112 mi+2,797 mi
- 01/03/201232,112 mi
- 28/02/201335,137 mi+3,025 mi
- 08/03/201439,553 mi+4,416 mi
- 08/03/201439,553 mi
- 27/02/201545,462 mi+5,909 mi
- 21/03/201651,027 mi+5,565 mi
- 21/03/201651,027 mi
Average of roughly 3,490 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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