2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · CU51 ADO

The 2001 Volkswagen Polo passed its latest MOT on 20 January 2023 at 102,833 miles, but the same day also recorded a failure for the identical mileage and test conditions. The maintenance record shows a pattern of recurring faults rather than improvement, with repeated mentions of oil leaks, noisy exhaust, tyre perishing and suspension wear across many years. Mileage has climbed from 82,307 miles in August 2014 to 102,833 miles in January 2023, an increase of about 20,500 miles over nine years, or roughly 2,280 miles per year, which remains modest for a vehicle of this age. The intervals between successive tests are regular, with no extended periods of zero mileage, indicating consistent use and no major gaps in the documentation. A buyer should inspect the suspension arm pins and bushes, which have been noted as worn or excessively played in every test since 2018, and verify the condition of the front coil springs that have shown corrosion since 2018. The brake system demands close scrutiny, as rear brake imbalance, damaged brake cables and repeated warnings about front disc wear and parking brake reserve travel appear throughout the history. Tyre condition must be examined for perishing, and the headlamp aim and windscreen washer operation should be checked, given the recurring near‑side headlamp aim errors and washer failures. The persistent oil leak, while recorded as not excessive, suggests a continued source of contamination that should be identified, and any structural rust around suspension mounting points or the chassis should be assessed before purchase. Overall, the vehicle’s roadworthiness hinges on the resolution of these recurring mechanical issues rather than on its low annual mileage.