2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SF14 WCJ
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 64,399 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF14 WCJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 64,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF14 WCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Polo (SF14 WCJ) between May 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
SF14 WCJ Mileage History
- 18/05/202251,240 mi
- 13/03/202352,350 mi+1,110 mi
- 20/11/202457,087 mi+4,737 mi
- 11/11/202564,399 mi+7,312 mi
Average of roughly 3,775 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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