2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LF51 XJB
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 87,958 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF51 XJB Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 87,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF51 XJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (LF51 XJB) between November 2005 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LF51 XJB Mileage History
- 10/11/200511,636 mi
- 09/11/200613,708 mi+2,072 mi
- 09/11/200613,708 mi
- 08/11/200716,324 mi+2,616 mi
- 07/11/200818,821 mi+2,497 mi
- 07/11/200818,821 mi
- 05/11/200921,173 mi+2,352 mi
- 05/11/200921,173 mi
- 05/11/201022,791 mi+1,618 mi
- 05/11/201022,791 mi
- 03/11/201123,906 mi+1,115 mi
- 07/11/201225,344 mi+1,438 mi
- 07/11/201225,344 mi
- 06/11/201344,775 mi+19,431 mi
- 06/11/201445,698 mi+923 mi
- 04/11/201546,273 mi+575 mi
- 07/11/201647,076 mi+803 mi
- 07/11/201647,076 mi
- 08/11/201747,487 mi+411 mi
- 08/11/201848,189 mi+702 mi
- 24/10/201948,574 mi+385 mi
- 06/11/202049,430 mi+856 mi
- 03/11/202149,904 mi+474 mi
- 07/11/202250,470 mi+566 mi
- 03/11/202350,953 mi+483 mi
- 07/11/202451,689 mi+736 mi
- 07/11/202451,689 mi
- 09/03/202687,958 mi+36,269 mi
Average of roughly 3,755 miles per year across 28 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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