1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · V857 HDT
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 48,076 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1598cc
V857 HDT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2009
- 48,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V857 HDT Mileage History
- 01/09/200537,220 mi
- 02/09/200537,220 mi
- 09/10/200644,875 mi+7,655 mi
- 03/10/200746,425 mi+1,550 mi
- 23/04/200847,968 mi+1,543 mi
- 01/10/200948,076 mi+108 mi
- 01/10/200948,076 mi
Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
V857 HDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V857 HDT) between September 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2009 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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