2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · F23 DHP
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 137,327 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F23 DHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 137,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F23 DHP 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 (F23 DHP) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
F23 DHP Mileage History
- 13/05/202379,251 mi
- 18/12/202389,482 mi+10,231 mi
- 04/12/2024115,528 mi+26,046 mi
- 06/12/2024115,528 mi
- 24/11/2025137,327 mi+21,799 mi
Average of roughly 22,910 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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