2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · JM55 TAN
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 37,621 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JM55 TAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 37,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JM55 TAN 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 (JM55 TAN) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
JM55 TAN Mileage History
- 11/03/202226,432 mi
- 13/03/202329,220 mi+2,788 mi
- 15/03/202432,200 mi+2,980 mi
- 05/03/202534,647 mi+2,447 mi
- 13/03/202637,621 mi+2,974 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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