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846 DAN

2014 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,112 mi
Last recorded77,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Polo47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration846 DAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 77,112 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 77,109 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 74,449 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,108 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 67,108 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 65,393 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 56,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 56,728 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear handbrake travel long would recommended adjustment

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,971 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to measure

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn needs arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to measure

exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 38,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,254 miles

under trays fitted restricting access to testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,919 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 22,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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846 DAN is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 846 DAN, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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846 DAN is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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