2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · W988 BPU
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 83,142 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W988 BPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2026
- 83,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W988 BPU 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 (W988 BPU) between October 2023 and November 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached lamp insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
W988 BPU Mileage History
- 12/10/202376,078 mi
- 18/09/202479,407 mi+3,329 mi
- 26/09/202582,892 mi+3,485 mi
- 09/10/202683,137 mi+245 mi
- 06/11/202683,142 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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