2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y653 BKJ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18/05/2001. Recorded mileage 46,461 miles. MOT valid until 15/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,461 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
Y653 BKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 46,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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Y653 BKJ Mileage History
- 15/05/202445,262 mi
- 15/05/202445,264 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/202545,843 mi+579 mi
- 14/05/202646,461 mi+618 mi
- 14/05/202646,461 mi
Average of roughly 601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y653 BKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y653 BKJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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