1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T708 BGU
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 66,757 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T708 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 66,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T708 BGU 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 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T708 BGU) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
T708 BGU Mileage History
- 21/04/202362,133 mi
- 22/04/202464,288 mi+2,155 mi
- 26/04/202464,288 mi
- 25/04/202566,757 mi+2,469 mi
- 25/04/202566,757 mi
Average of roughly 2,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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