1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V72 DRM
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 68,740 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/05/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,740 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
V72 DRM Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2018
- 68,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 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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V72 DRM Mileage History
- 10/11/200530,643 mi
- 11/11/200632,684 mi+2,041 mi
- 28/04/200835,181 mi+2,497 mi
- 09/05/200936,702 mi+1,521 mi
- 07/05/201039,585 mi+2,883 mi
- 09/05/201146,129 mi+6,544 mi
- 09/05/201146,129 mi
- 03/05/201249,683 mi+3,554 mi
- 03/05/201249,683 mi
- 10/04/201354,540 mi+4,857 mi
- 12/04/201354,541 mi+1 mi
- 23/04/201458,534 mi+3,993 mi
- 18/05/201560,245 mi+1,711 mi
- 29/04/201663,531 mi+3,286 mi
- 16/05/201766,480 mi+2,949 mi
- 11/05/201868,740 mi+2,260 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
V72 DRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V72 DRM) between November 2005 and May 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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