2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · W578 XKL
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 88,583 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W578 XKL Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2016
- 88,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W578 XKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W578 XKL) between July 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
W578 XKL Mileage History
- 12/07/200635,819 mi
- 14/07/200740,069 mi+4,250 mi
- 24/07/200849,017 mi+8,948 mi
- 21/07/200952,186 mi+3,169 mi
- 22/07/201055,213 mi+3,027 mi
- 20/07/201158,839 mi+3,626 mi
- 21/07/201262,603 mi+3,764 mi
- 20/07/201366,426 mi+3,823 mi
- 12/07/201470,394 mi+3,968 mi
- 20/07/201578,039 mi+7,645 mi
- 28/08/201688,583 mi+10,544 mi
Average of roughly 5,209 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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