2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LT64 YAX
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 14,869 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT64 YAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 14,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT64 YAX 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 (LT64 YAX) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LT64 YAX Mileage History
- 22/08/202313,548 mi
- 20/08/202414,504 mi+956 mi
- 19/08/202514,748 mi+244 mi
- 19/08/202614,869 mi+121 mi
- 19/08/202614,869 mi
Average of roughly 441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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