2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · 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
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1422cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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: 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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AF51 CAA Mileage History
- 07/09/2022149,195 mi
- 26/09/2022149,368 mi+173 mi
Average of roughly 3,330 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AF51 CAA MOT History
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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