2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LK64 YBU
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 143,167 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK64 YBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 143,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK64 YBU 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 (LK64 YBU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 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 (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
LK64 YBU Mileage History
- 22/08/2022109,255 mi
- 07/08/2023119,718 mi+10,463 mi
- 06/08/2024132,792 mi+13,074 mi
- 08/08/2025143,167 mi+10,375 mi
- 11/08/2025143,167 mi
Average of roughly 11,414 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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