Official DVLA Record

2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AF51 CAA

AF51 CAA

2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 149,368 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2001 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 24/09/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
149,368 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/09/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2001
Engine
1422cc
Mechanical Assessment

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AF51 CAA Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
  • 149,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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AF51 CAA Mileage History

  1. 07/09/2022149,195 mi
  2. 26/09/2022149,368 mi+173 mi

Average of roughly 3,330 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

AF51 CAA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 21:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (AF51 CAA) between September 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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