2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · Y107 BFR
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2001. Recorded mileage 126,118 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 999cc
Y107 BFR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 126,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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Y107 BFR Mileage History
- 06/07/2022121,490 mi
- 18/07/2023125,677 mi+4,187 mi
- 01/08/2025126,073 mi+396 mi
- 17/09/2025126,118 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 1,446 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y107 BFR 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 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y107 BFR) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 lambda reading too high due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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