1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · T796 BWL
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 85,065 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
T796 BWL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 85,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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T796 BWL Mileage History
- 15/02/200644,473 mi
- 28/02/200750,066 mi+5,593 mi
- 26/02/200855,389 mi+5,323 mi
- 23/02/200960,582 mi+5,193 mi
- 17/02/201065,918 mi+5,336 mi
- 01/03/201171,465 mi+5,547 mi
- 15/02/201276,652 mi+5,187 mi
- 27/02/201381,517 mi+4,865 mi
- 05/03/201482,167 mi+650 mi
- 11/03/201582,420 mi+253 mi
- 10/02/201682,759 mi+339 mi
- 10/02/201783,203 mi+444 mi
- 16/02/201883,556 mi+353 mi
- 15/02/201983,828 mi+272 mi
- 14/02/202084,107 mi+279 mi
- 05/02/202184,363 mi+256 mi
- 05/02/202184,363 mi
- 17/01/202284,537 mi+174 mi
- 01/02/202384,814 mi+277 mi
- 31/01/202485,065 mi+251 mi
Average of roughly 2,260 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
T796 BWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (T796 BWL) between February 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
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