2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · W291 ULX
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 89,432 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jul 2016.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jul 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,432 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W291 ULX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2015
- 89,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W291 ULX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W291 ULX) between May 2005 and July 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2015 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
W291 ULX Mileage History
- 18/05/200540,346 mi
- 30/05/200647,963 mi+7,617 mi
- 30/05/200647,963 mi
- 11/06/200754,372 mi+6,409 mi
- 10/06/200859,295 mi+4,923 mi
- 10/06/200859,295 mi
- 09/06/201068,331 mi+9,036 mi
- 16/06/201172,333 mi+4,002 mi
- 16/06/201172,333 mi
- 01/06/201275,621 mi+3,288 mi
- 27/06/201275,706 mi+85 mi
- 03/07/201378,448 mi+2,742 mi
- 24/06/201481,173 mi+2,725 mi
- 24/07/201589,432 mi+8,259 mi
- 24/07/201589,432 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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