2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · E19 RAD
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 154,874 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E19 RAD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2025
- 154,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E19 RAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (E19 RAD) between January 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
E19 RAD Mileage History
- 17/01/200658,547 mi
- 24/01/200775,167 mi+16,620 mi
- 25/01/200775,199 mi+32 mi
- 23/01/200891,841 mi+16,642 mi
- 23/01/200891,841 mi
- 23/01/2009103,013 mi+11,172 mi
- 17/02/2009103,573 mi+560 mi
- 20/02/2009103,573 mi
- 20/10/2009110,783 mi+7,210 mi
- 13/12/2010121,459 mi+10,676 mi
- 13/12/2010121,459 mi
- 24/11/2011128,915 mi+7,456 mi
- 29/11/2011129,203 mi+288 mi
- 12/12/2012135,164 mi+5,961 mi
- 12/12/2012135,165 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2015140,112 mi+4,947 mi
- 22/08/2016142,318 mi+2,206 mi
- 16/09/2017147,184 mi+4,866 mi
- 09/10/2018150,084 mi+2,900 mi
- 15/10/2019150,252 mi+168 mi
- 09/10/2020151,993 mi+1,741 mi
- 07/10/2021152,866 mi+873 mi
- 03/07/2024153,918 mi+1,052 mi
- 05/07/2025154,874 mi+956 mi
Average of roughly 4,949 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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