2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · T33 ADA
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 53,965 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T33 ADA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 53,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T33 ADA 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 (T33 ADA) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T33 ADA Mileage History
- 25/11/202243,678 mi
- 10/11/202347,569 mi+3,891 mi
- 05/11/202450,292 mi+2,723 mi
- 24/11/202553,965 mi+3,673 mi
- 02/12/202553,965 mi
Average of roughly 3,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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