2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GU20 XEK
2020 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 19,612 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 19,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU20 XEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 19,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GU20 XEK 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 2020 Volkswagen Polo (GU20 XEK) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GU20 XEK Mileage History
- 09/03/202310,803 mi
- 22/02/202413,686 mi+2,883 mi
- 17/02/202516,464 mi+2,778 mi
- 19/02/202619,610 mi+3,146 mi
- 19/02/202619,612 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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