1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V391 EBF
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15/10/1999. Recorded mileage 40,440 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1390cc
V391 EBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 40,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V391 EBF Mileage History
- 16/05/202338,894 mi
- 17/05/202439,674 mi+780 mi
- 17/05/202439,675 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/202540,438 mi+763 mi
- 30/05/202540,440 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V391 EBF 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 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V391 EBF) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring mounting (part of shocker) excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring mounting (part of shocker) excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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