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2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI S-A 1.0L Petrol · FD72 LEU

FD72 LEU

2022 Volkswagen Polo Life TSI S-A (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2022. Recorded mileage 31,127 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO LIFE TSI S-A
Year / Origin
2022 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage
31,127 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Feb 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2022
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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FD72 LEU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
  • 31,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FD72 LEU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 10:33
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2022 Volkswagen Polo Life Tsi S-A (FD72 LEU) between June 2025 and February 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

FD72 LEU Mileage History

  1. 03/06/202530,884 mi
  2. 26/02/202631,127 mi+243 mi

Average of roughly 331 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 AP

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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