1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V497 DGN
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 88,974 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V497 DGN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
- 88,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V497 DGN Mileage History
- 12/08/202286,024 mi
- 12/08/202286,024 mi
- 11/08/202388,974 mi+2,950 mi
Average of roughly 2,960 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V497 DGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V497 DGN) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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