2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · AP51 EFY
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 63,112 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP51 EFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 63,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP51 EFY 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 (AP51 EFY) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brake servo inoperative servo hose split (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”.
AP51 EFY Mileage History
- 11/07/202258,034 mi
- 13/07/202357,316 mi-718 mi
- 09/09/202461,263 mi+3,947 mi
- 11/09/202461,273 mi+10 mi
- 21/10/202563,112 mi+1,839 mi
Average of roughly 1,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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