1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · V640 DNC
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 177,587 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2012.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V640 DNC Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2011
- 177,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V640 DNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V640 DNC) between September 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2011 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
V640 DNC Mileage History
- 16/09/2006109,924 mi
- 15/09/2007125,501 mi+15,577 mi
- 13/09/2008140,128 mi+14,627 mi
- 05/09/2009154,189 mi+14,061 mi
- 11/09/2010168,474 mi+14,285 mi
- 20/09/2010168,959 mi+485 mi
- 12/09/2011177,587 mi+8,628 mi
- 12/09/2011177,587 mi
Average of roughly 13,563 miles per year across 8 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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