2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MV51 ABZ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 134,170 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1390cc
MV51 ABZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2021
- 134,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MV51 ABZ Mileage History
- 06/10/200536,974 mi
- 21/09/200641,922 mi+4,948 mi
- 21/09/200641,922 mi
- 26/09/200747,373 mi+5,451 mi
- 03/10/200852,590 mi+5,217 mi
- 28/09/200957,574 mi+4,984 mi
- 23/06/201060,844 mi+3,270 mi
- 25/06/201060,844 mi
- 11/11/201172,340 mi+11,496 mi
- 16/11/201172,445 mi+105 mi
- 31/08/201279,409 mi+6,964 mi
- 31/08/201279,409 mi
- 08/08/201387,971 mi+8,562 mi
- 06/11/201497,913 mi+9,942 mi
- 14/10/2015100,794 mi+2,881 mi
- 26/10/2016105,456 mi+4,662 mi
- 19/10/2017109,161 mi+3,705 mi
- 02/11/2018113,618 mi+4,457 mi
- 30/11/2020118,498 mi+4,880 mi
- 02/11/2021134,170 mi+15,672 mi
Average of roughly 6,047 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
MV51 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (MV51 ABZ) between October 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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