1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T163 GFP
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 83,821 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,821 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
T163 GFP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/07/2013
- 83,821 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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T163 GFP Mileage History
- 26/07/200662,297 mi
- 20/07/200765,918 mi+3,621 mi
- 20/07/200765,918 mi
- 23/07/200869,726 mi+3,808 mi
- 08/07/200973,317 mi+3,591 mi
- 19/07/201076,225 mi+2,908 mi
- 21/07/201076,227 mi+2 mi
- 25/07/201178,934 mi+2,707 mi
- 25/07/201178,934 mi
- 23/07/201281,479 mi+2,545 mi
- 24/07/201281,481 mi+2 mi
- 15/07/201383,821 mi+2,340 mi
Average of roughly 3,088 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
T163 GFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T163 GFP) between July 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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