DVLA verified

2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.0L Petrol

Y811 BFS

Vehicle Insight Summary

2001 VOLKSWAGEN POLO — Petrol, 999cc. This vehicle has 53,704 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 20/06/2023

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 53,704
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 999cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Poor

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Poor.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 23:55

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Volkswagen Polo (Y811 BFS) from 2001 show a total of 2 MOT tests between June 2022 and June 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 50% pass rate, with 1 pass and 1 failure recorded. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

Very High

Est. Annual Cost

£800-£1,000

Mileage

The recorded mileage of 53,704 is consid...

Our Verdict

Caution: This 2001 Volkswagen Polo presents a very high risk due to multiple major and dangerous MOT failures, including a dangerous tyre tread and inoperative parking brake; it is not recommended for purchase without extensive remedial work.

Before considering the purchase, verify the current road‑legal status: the most recent MOT (June 2022) lists a dangerous tyre tread below 1.6 mm, an inoperative parking brake on both sides and a rough wheel bearing, all of which must be rectified before the car can be driven legally. Inspect the suspension arm bushes, tyre condition, brake pipes and exhaust system for wear, corrosion or leaks, as these items have repeatedly failed in previous tests.

Negotiate a significant discount to cover the anticipated cost of replacing the tyre, servicing the parking brake, overhauling the wheel bearing and addressing the exhaust leaks. Review the service history for any documented repairs of the suspension, brake lines or exhaust, and consider a professional mechanical inspection to confirm that the engine, oil leak and other advisory items have been properly addressed.

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