2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LL14 KNJ
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2014. Recorded mileage 30,688 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL14 KNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 30,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL14 KNJ 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 (LL14 KNJ) between May 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
LL14 KNJ Mileage History
- 19/05/202220,806 mi
- 22/05/202322,657 mi+1,851 mi
- 28/05/202424,826 mi+2,169 mi
- 06/05/202528,263 mi+3,437 mi
- 28/04/202630,688 mi+2,425 mi
Average of roughly 2,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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