1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V122 DBY
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 76,128 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V122 DBY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 76,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V122 DBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V122 DBY) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The spot-welded steel pedal box bracket can flex and crack under repetitive clutch actuation, causing the clutch pedal to drop to the floor or the clutch cable to snap.
- 085 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 5th Gear Whine & Bearing FailureSerious
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