2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · KE51 NFV
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 89,325 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE51 NFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 89,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE51 NFV 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 2001 Volkswagen Polo (KE51 NFV) between November 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to poor condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KE51 NFV Mileage History
- 06/11/202459,275 mi
- 22/10/202562,811 mi+3,536 mi
- 22/10/202562,811 mi
- 23/09/202666,177 mi+3,366 mi
- 24/09/202689,325 mi+23,148 mi
Average of roughly 15,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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