2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X185 ABV
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/02/2001. Recorded mileage 60,376 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1390cc
X185 ABV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 60,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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X185 ABV Mileage History
- 15/02/200622,047 mi
- 01/03/200726,432 mi+4,385 mi
- 25/02/200827,789 mi+1,357 mi
- 24/03/200929,806 mi+2,017 mi
- 24/03/200929,806 mi
- 29/03/201032,075 mi+2,269 mi
- 01/04/201135,372 mi+3,297 mi
- 04/04/201238,900 mi+3,528 mi
- 28/03/201342,394 mi+3,494 mi
- 28/05/201443,914 mi+1,520 mi
- 18/06/201546,363 mi+2,449 mi
- 18/06/201546,363 mi
- 30/06/201647,420 mi+1,057 mi
- 23/06/201748,276 mi+856 mi
- 23/06/201748,276 mi
- 02/07/201849,441 mi+1,165 mi
- 03/07/201950,445 mi+1,004 mi
- 30/06/202051,541 mi+1,096 mi
- 05/07/202152,916 mi+1,375 mi
- 06/07/202254,095 mi+1,179 mi
- 14/07/202254,119 mi+24 mi
- 18/05/202358,208 mi+4,089 mi
- 14/05/202458,867 mi+659 mi
- 20/05/202458,868 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/202559,166 mi+298 mi
- 07/08/202559,166 mi
- 20/07/202660,368 mi+1,202 mi
- 21/07/202660,376 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 1,876 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
X185 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (X185 ABV) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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