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2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · Y687 CGN

Y687 CGN

2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 51,579 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2001 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,579 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1598cc
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Y687 CGN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
  • 51,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y687 CGN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (Y687 CGN) between April 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

Y687 CGN Mileage History

  1. 18/04/202444,828 mi
  2. 18/04/202444,828 mi
  3. 29/04/202548,272 mi+3,444 mi
  4. 29/04/202548,272 mi
  5. 26/03/202651,579 mi+3,307 mi

Average of roughly 3,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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2001 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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