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491 EV

2019 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,856 mi
Last recorded13,856 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2019 Volkswagen Polo29,277 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration491 EV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 13,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 12,187 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 10,632 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 8,490 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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491 EV is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2019 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 29,277 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 491 EV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 7 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 491 EV?

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What year was 491 EV registered?

491 EV is a 2019 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2019.

Is 491 EV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 491 EV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 491 EV have outstanding finance?

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