2014 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YY64 KXR
2014 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 89,851 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY64 KXR Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 89,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY64 KXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Volkswagen Polo (YY64 KXR) between September 2017 and March 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
YY64 KXR Mileage History
- 13/09/201729,246 mi
- 18/11/201731,401 mi+2,155 mi
- 09/11/201840,931 mi+9,530 mi
- 15/11/201950,432 mi+9,501 mi
- 16/09/202055,930 mi+5,498 mi
- 11/08/202162,329 mi+6,399 mi
- 22/07/202269,373 mi+7,044 mi
- 18/08/202377,965 mi+8,592 mi
- 16/08/202485,675 mi+7,710 mi
- 23/01/202588,743 mi+3,068 mi
- 23/01/202588,743 mi
- 30/03/202689,851 mi+1,108 mi
Average of roughly 7,095 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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