2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · X15 JBG
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 82,382 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,382 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X15 JBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 82,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X15 JBG 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 2014 Volkswagen Polo (X15 JBG) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X15 JBG Mileage History
- 12/10/202372,329 mi
- 06/02/202574,733 mi+2,404 mi
- 08/02/202574,733 mi
- 10/02/202682,369 mi+7,636 mi
- 12/02/202682,382 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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