1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V440 DAU
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 76,067 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V440 DAU Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2014
- 76,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V440 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V440 DAU) between September 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
V440 DAU Mileage History
- 20/09/200645,077 mi
- 26/09/200645,116 mi+39 mi
- 19/09/200749,497 mi+4,381 mi
- 19/09/200749,497 mi
- 09/09/200852,889 mi+3,392 mi
- 24/09/200955,822 mi+2,933 mi
- 16/09/201059,587 mi+3,765 mi
- 21/09/201059,587 mi
- 15/09/201162,747 mi+3,160 mi
- 11/09/201266,386 mi+3,639 mi
- 11/09/201266,386 mi
- 17/09/201369,594 mi+3,208 mi
- 17/09/201369,594 mi
- 02/09/201476,067 mi+6,473 mi
- 02/09/201476,067 mi
Average of roughly 3,898 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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