2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EX51 EEM
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 100,027 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX51 EEM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/03/2023
- 100,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX51 EEM 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 (EX51 EEM) between December 2021 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EX51 EEM Mileage History
- 30/12/202189,962 mi
- 06/01/202289,962 mi
- 31/03/2023100,027 mi+10,065 mi
Average of roughly 8,064 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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