2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · X357 AEN
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 40,255 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X357 AEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 40,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X357 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (X357 AEN) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
X357 AEN Mileage History
- 18/08/202222,356 mi
- 29/08/202322,485 mi+129 mi
- 02/09/202425,184 mi+2,699 mi
- 30/10/202540,255 mi+15,071 mi
Average of roughly 5,593 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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