1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V984 DNG
1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 50,443 miles. MOT valid until 09 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V984 DNG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 50,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V984 DNG 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 (V984 DNG) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
V984 DNG Mileage History
- 29/11/202139,887 mi
- 28/11/202241,272 mi+1,385 mi
- 17/11/202343,269 mi+1,997 mi
- 10/12/202447,929 mi+4,660 mi
- 29/11/202550,443 mi+2,514 mi
Average of roughly 2,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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