2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LK51 BWW
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 53,820 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK51 BWW Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2024
- 53,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK51 BWW 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 (LK51 BWW) between July 2005 and November 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”.
LK51 BWW Mileage History
- 01/07/200520,594 mi
- 07/07/200627,996 mi+7,402 mi
- 07/07/200627,996 mi
- 07/07/200738,952 mi+10,956 mi
- 07/07/200738,952 mi
- 20/08/200844,296 mi+5,344 mi
- 18/08/200946,934 mi+2,638 mi
- 19/08/200946,934 mi
- 23/08/201047,835 mi+901 mi
- 25/08/201047,835 mi
- 20/08/201149,140 mi+1,305 mi
- 20/08/201149,140 mi
- 29/08/201250,100 mi+960 mi
- 29/08/201250,100 mi
- 31/07/201350,680 mi+580 mi
- 02/08/201350,680 mi
- 14/03/201450,776 mi+96 mi
- 05/06/201551,295 mi+519 mi
- 06/06/201651,578 mi+283 mi
- 07/06/201651,578 mi
- 01/12/201752,469 mi+891 mi
- 26/11/201853,058 mi+589 mi
- 27/11/201953,499 mi+441 mi
- 23/12/201953,529 mi+30 mi
- 17/12/202053,620 mi+91 mi
- 23/12/202153,678 mi+58 mi
- 16/12/202253,773 mi+95 mi
- 20/12/202253,773 mi
- 22/12/202353,800 mi+27 mi
- 28/11/202453,820 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 1,712 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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