2023 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · FM61 ANP
2023 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 82,291 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM61 ANP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 82,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM61 ANP 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 2023 Volkswagen Polo (FM61 ANP) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
FM61 ANP Mileage History
- 22/03/2023111,607 km
- 20/04/202472,857 mi
- 22/04/202578,260 mi+5,403 mi
- 10/04/202682,291 mi+4,031 mi
- 10/04/202682,291 mi
Average of roughly -9,605 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: Excellent
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