2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YT14 VPJ
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 72,468 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT14 VPJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2023
- 72,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YT14 VPJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Polo (YT14 VPJ) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
YT14 VPJ Mileage History
- 23/06/202267,762 mi
- 22/06/202372,468 mi+4,706 mi
Average of roughly 4,721 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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