2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X621 FLK
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 49,282 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X621 FLK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2007
- 49,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X621 FLK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (X621 FLK) between July 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2007 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
X621 FLK Mileage History
- 19/07/200645,445 mi
- 19/07/200645,445 mi
- 19/06/200749,282 mi+3,837 mi
Average of roughly 4,184 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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