2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · X11 OCM
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2014. Recorded mileage 120,779 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X11 OCM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 120,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X11 OCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Polo (X11 OCM) between January 2017 and February 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
X11 OCM Mileage History
- 17/01/201718,777 mi
- 29/12/201736,648 mi+17,871 mi
- 14/01/201959,214 mi+22,566 mi
- 13/12/201979,885 mi+20,671 mi
- 02/12/202087,072 mi+7,187 mi
- 02/12/202087,072 mi
- 06/12/202193,358 mi+6,286 mi
- 06/12/202193,358 mi
- 16/02/2023101,508 mi+8,150 mi
- 26/01/2024105,598 mi+4,090 mi
- 29/01/2024105,621 mi+23 mi
- 31/01/2025113,562 mi+7,941 mi
- 06/02/2026120,779 mi+7,217 mi
- 06/02/2026120,779 mi
Average of roughly 11,266 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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