2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LF51 AOS
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 71,996 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF51 AOS Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 71,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF51 AOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (LF51 AOS) between September 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LF51 AOS Mileage History
- 23/09/20056,327 mi
- 22/09/20067,303 mi+976 mi
- 25/09/20077,907 mi+604 mi
- 25/09/20088,529 mi+622 mi
- 29/09/200910,148 mi+1,619 mi
- 20/10/201016,504 mi+6,356 mi
- 18/10/201122,656 mi+6,152 mi
- 04/10/201229,519 mi+6,863 mi
- 18/10/201335,337 mi+5,818 mi
- 13/10/201441,755 mi+6,418 mi
- 26/08/201547,926 mi+6,171 mi
- 26/08/201547,926 mi
- 25/08/201653,990 mi+6,064 mi
- 22/08/201758,201 mi+4,211 mi
- 22/08/201758,201 mi
- 16/08/201862,237 mi+4,036 mi
- 16/08/201862,237 mi
- 23/08/201964,984 mi+2,747 mi
- 23/08/201964,984 mi
- 21/08/202067,196 mi+2,212 mi
- 21/08/202067,196 mi
- 16/08/202168,139 mi+943 mi
- 23/08/202168,159 mi+20 mi
- 23/08/202268,906 mi+747 mi
- 19/10/202369,782 mi+876 mi
- 19/10/202369,782 mi
- 18/10/202470,763 mi+981 mi
- 18/10/202470,763 mi
- 24/10/202571,996 mi+1,233 mi
- 24/10/202571,996 mi
Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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