2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · ES58 FAB
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 43,411 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ES58 FAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 43,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ES58 FAB 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 (ES58 FAB) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ES58 FAB Mileage History
- 11/08/202339,486 mi
- 09/08/202440,804 mi+1,318 mi
- 09/08/202440,802 mi-2 mi
- 08/08/202542,158 mi+1,356 mi
- 07/08/202643,411 mi+1,253 mi
Average of roughly 1,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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