2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · Y795 WKH
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 187,214 miles. MOT expired on 26 Nov 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Nov 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y795 WKH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2020
- 187,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y795 WKH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y795 WKH) between March 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
Y795 WKH Mileage History
- 09/03/200678,494 mi
- 12/03/200792,351 mi+13,857 mi
- 14/03/200792,351 mi
- 06/03/2008105,584 mi+13,233 mi
- 04/03/2009118,428 mi+12,844 mi
- 01/03/2010127,992 mi+9,564 mi
- 14/03/2011136,879 mi+8,887 mi
- 05/03/2012145,599 mi+8,720 mi
- 01/03/2013153,314 mi+7,715 mi
- 26/03/2014158,853 mi+5,539 mi
- 30/08/2016159,092 mi+239 mi
- 09/09/2017164,966 mi+5,874 mi
- 05/09/2018173,937 mi+8,971 mi
- 05/09/2018173,937 mi
- 06/09/2019179,520 mi+5,583 mi
- 06/09/2019179,520 mi
- 27/11/2020187,214 mi+7,694 mi
- 27/11/2020187,214 mi
Average of roughly 7,385 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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