2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WF64 AVL
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 63,589 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF64 AVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 63,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF64 AVL 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 2014 Volkswagen Polo (WF64 AVL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WF64 AVL Mileage History
- 23/09/202237,015 mi
- 26/09/202348,240 mi+11,225 mi
- 26/09/202348,243 mi+3 mi
- 26/09/202456,976 mi+8,733 mi
- 03/09/202563,589 mi+6,613 mi
Average of roughly 9,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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