2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BT64 XDU
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 158,003 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT64 XDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 158,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BT64 XDU 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 (BT64 XDU) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BT64 XDU Mileage History
- 01/11/2022147,183 mi
- 13/11/2023153,146 mi+5,963 mi
- 09/11/2024153,471 mi+325 mi
- 15/11/2024153,482 mi+11 mi
- 23/10/2025158,003 mi+4,521 mi
Average of roughly 3,637 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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