2024 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · 400 SM
2024 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2024. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2024
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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400 SM Key Findings
- First MOT due by 27/06/2027
- Taxed until 01/03/2027
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MOT Status
First MOT not yet due
This vehicle is too new to require an MOT test. UK law requires the first MOT by the third anniversary of registration.
First MOT due by 27/06/2027
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First MOT not yet due
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First MOT due by 27/06/2027
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