1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T357 BGU
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1999. Recorded mileage 51,768 miles. MOT valid until 25/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1390cc
T357 BGU Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 51,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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T357 BGU Mileage History
- 29/03/200627,720 mi
- 28/03/200731,599 mi+3,879 mi
- 26/03/200834,516 mi+2,917 mi
- 25/03/200938,150 mi+3,634 mi
- 26/03/200938,164 mi+14 mi
- 18/09/200939,524 mi+1,360 mi
- 16/09/201040,450 mi+926 mi
- 23/12/201141,613 mi+1,163 mi
- 05/12/201242,270 mi+657 mi
- 07/12/201242,270 mi
- 25/11/201343,264 mi+994 mi
- 05/11/201449,165 mi+5,901 mi
- 05/11/201449,165 mi
- 04/11/201545,282 mi-3,883 mi
- 04/11/201545,282 mi
- 11/11/201645,736 mi+454 mi
- 27/11/201745,887 mi+151 mi
- 02/11/201845,943 mi+56 mi
- 02/12/201946,732 mi+789 mi
- 01/12/202047,047 mi+315 mi
- 25/11/202147,385 mi+338 mi
- 26/11/202147,385 mi
- 21/11/202248,285 mi+900 mi
- 22/11/202248,285 mi
- 23/11/202349,210 mi+925 mi
- 29/11/202349,212 mi+2 mi
- 29/11/202451,627 mi+2,415 mi
- 02/12/202451,627 mi
- 26/02/202651,768 mi+141 mi
- 26/02/202651,768 mi
Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
T357 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T357 BGU) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r13 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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