1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V261 FVU
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 66,698 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/06/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,698 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
V261 FVU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2010
- 66,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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V261 FVU Mileage History
- 04/11/200531,694 mi
- 04/11/200531,694 mi
- 07/11/200638,098 mi+6,404 mi
- 07/11/200638,098 mi
- 13/12/200748,952 mi+10,854 mi
- 13/12/200748,960 mi+8 mi
- 07/01/200957,801 mi+8,841 mi
- 07/01/200957,801 mi
- 10/02/201066,698 mi+8,897 mi
Average of roughly 8,200 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
V261 FVU 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 (V261 FVU) between November 2005 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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