1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · T538 NEG
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1999. Recorded mileage 127,147 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1600cc
T538 NEG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2012
- 127,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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T538 NEG Mileage History
- 10/07/200667,732 mi
- 09/07/200775,629 mi+7,897 mi
- 07/07/200886,063 mi+10,434 mi
- 10/07/200996,861 mi+10,798 mi
- 02/08/2010107,151 mi+10,290 mi
- 10/08/2011113,626 mi+6,475 mi
- 10/08/2011113,642 mi+16 mi
- 07/08/2012127,038 mi+13,396 mi
- 18/09/2012127,147 mi+109 mi
Average of roughly 9,593 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
T538 NEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T538 NEG) between July 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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