2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YB64 TAV
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 87,481 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB64 TAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 87,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YB64 TAV 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 (YB64 TAV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YB64 TAV Mileage History
- 18/07/202378,233 mi
- 19/07/202378,235 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/202483,059 mi+4,824 mi
- 23/07/202483,064 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/202587,481 mi+4,417 mi
Average of roughly 4,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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