The road tax status for V985 DVF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V985 DVF?

The MOT for V985 DVF is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of V985 DVF?

The recorded mileage for V985 DVF is 79,161 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V985 DVF ULEZ compliant?

No, V985 DVF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · V985 DVF

V985 DVF

1999 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/12/1999. Recorded mileage 79,161 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
MOT Status: Valid until 16/04/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 79,161 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 16/04/2025

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Mileage: 79,161 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1390cc

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V985 DVF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2025
79,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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V985 DVF Mileage History

02/11/202177,999 mi
26/10/202278,840 mi+841 mi
26/10/202278,841 mi+1 mi
18/04/202479,082 mi+241 mi
08/04/202579,161 mi+79 mi

Average of roughly 339 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V985 DVF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 16:41

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Polo (V985 DVF) between November 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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