2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · HG64 BYJ
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 90,507 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG64 BYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 90,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG64 BYJ 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 (HG64 BYJ) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
HG64 BYJ Mileage History
- 03/08/202258,649 mi
- 10/08/202371,036 mi+12,387 mi
- 05/08/202483,364 mi+12,328 mi
- 27/11/202590,454 mi+7,090 mi
- 03/12/202590,507 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 9,553 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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