2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · FG51 OXN
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 233,530 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 233,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG51 OXN Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 233,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG51 OXN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (FG51 OXN) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
FG51 OXN Mileage History
- 10/10/200647,115 mi
- 17/10/200762,520 mi+15,405 mi
- 16/10/200876,140 mi+13,620 mi
- 13/10/200989,923 mi+13,783 mi
- 11/10/2010102,663 mi+12,740 mi
- 11/10/2010102,663 mi
- 12/10/2011115,261 mi+12,598 mi
- 13/10/2012124,075 mi+8,814 mi
- 09/10/2013126,010 mi+1,935 mi
- 09/10/2013126,010 mi
- 24/10/2014129,835 mi+3,825 mi
- 05/10/2015132,432 mi+2,597 mi
- 10/10/2016135,417 mi+2,985 mi
- 09/10/2017138,941 mi+3,524 mi
- 09/10/2017138,941 mi
- 18/10/2018145,059 mi+6,118 mi
- 07/10/2019158,789 mi+13,730 mi
- 29/10/2020166,248 mi+7,459 mi
- 29/10/2020166,248 mi
- 22/10/2021179,284 mi+13,036 mi
- 30/10/2021179,489 mi+205 mi
- 28/10/2022189,653 mi+10,164 mi
- 06/10/2023200,546 mi+10,893 mi
- 29/10/2024212,378 mi+11,832 mi
- 17/10/2025222,467 mi+10,089 mi
- 31/10/2025222,954 mi+487 mi
- 08/10/2026233,530 mi+10,576 mi
Average of roughly 9,323 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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