2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · W981 ABV
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 70,541 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1000cc
W981 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 70,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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W981 ABV Mileage History
- 25/02/202267,474 mi
- 01/03/202267,475 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/202470,426 mi+2,951 mi
- 08/03/202470,429 mi+3 mi
- 02/10/202570,541 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly 852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W981 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W981 ABV) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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