2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YN51 AWP
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 121,735 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN51 AWP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2023
- 121,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN51 AWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (YN51 AWP) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
YN51 AWP Mileage History
- 21/09/2022115,878 mi
- 26/09/2022115,881 mi+3 mi
- 29/09/2023121,735 mi+5,854 mi
Average of roughly 5,736 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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