Official DVLA Record

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · W522 AKL

W522 AKL

2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 92,311 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
MOT Status
Valid until 08/03/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
92,311 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/03/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
1400cc

W522 AKL Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2018
  • 92,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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W522 AKL Mileage History

  1. 17/11/200571,131 mi
  2. 20/11/200673,714 mi+2,583 mi
  3. 23/11/200775,108 mi+1,394 mi
  4. 21/11/200876,436 mi+1,328 mi
  5. 19/11/200976,870 mi+434 mi
  6. 22/11/201078,417 mi+1,547 mi
  7. 21/11/201179,703 mi+1,286 mi
  8. 07/11/201280,865 mi+1,162 mi
  9. 18/11/201382,140 mi+1,275 mi
  10. 18/11/201382,140 mi
  11. 05/11/201483,391 mi+1,251 mi
  12. 11/11/201584,527 mi+1,136 mi
  13. 14/12/201689,520 mi+4,993 mi
  14. 14/12/201689,520 mi
  15. 15/12/201689,521 mi+1 mi
  16. 15/12/201792,283 mi+2,762 mi
  17. 09/03/201892,311 mi+28 mi

Average of roughly 1,721 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

W522 AKL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 15:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W522 AKL) between November 2005 and March 2018.

The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 09 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”.

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