2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · X29 ABS
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 80,969 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X29 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2024
- 80,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X29 ABS 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 (X29 ABS) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X29 ABS Mileage History
- 18/11/202172,607 mi
- 23/11/202276,107 mi+3,500 mi
- 24/11/202276,112 mi+5 mi
- 21/11/202376,209 mi+97 mi
- 15/11/202480,969 mi+4,760 mi
Average of roughly 2,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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