2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y157 BLA
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 59,269 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y157 BLA Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 59,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y157 BLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y157 BLA) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
Y157 BLA Mileage History
- 18/05/200612,758 mi
- 29/05/200714,424 mi+1,666 mi
- 28/05/200815,837 mi+1,413 mi
- 29/05/200815,837 mi
- 21/05/200917,647 mi+1,810 mi
- 21/05/201018,891 mi+1,244 mi
- 22/06/201119,312 mi+421 mi
- 20/06/201221,206 mi+1,894 mi
- 20/06/201221,206 mi
- 12/06/201322,046 mi+840 mi
- 16/07/201422,694 mi+648 mi
- 18/06/201528,321 mi+5,627 mi
- 18/06/201528,231 mi-90 mi
- 12/07/201636,908 mi+8,677 mi
- 30/06/201741,886 mi+4,978 mi
- 17/07/201847,172 mi+5,286 mi
- 15/07/201947,679 mi+507 mi
- 18/07/201947,691 mi+12 mi
- 06/07/202048,085 mi+394 mi
- 30/06/202148,619 mi+534 mi
- 13/07/202249,762 mi+1,143 mi
- 28/07/202350,427 mi+665 mi
- 23/07/202455,657 mi+5,230 mi
- 24/07/202557,623 mi+1,966 mi
- 20/07/202659,265 mi+1,642 mi
- 21/07/202659,269 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,305 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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