2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · Y962 BFX
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 145,118 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y962 BFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
- 145,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Y962 BFX Mileage History
- 07/10/2022142,870 mi
- 07/12/2023144,377 mi+1,507 mi
- 19/12/2024144,639 mi+262 mi
- 20/12/2024144,654 mi+15 mi
- 02/07/2026145,118 mi+464 mi
Average of roughly 602 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y962 BFX 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 (Y962 BFX) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking offside (2.1.5 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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