2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR51 DWU
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 74,316 miles. MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR51 DWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 74,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR51 DWU 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 (LR51 DWU) between May 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
LR51 DWU Mileage History
- 29/05/202570,438 mi
- 18/09/202570,480 mi+42 mi
- 18/09/202570,480 mi
- 20/08/202674,041 mi+3,561 mi
- 27/08/202674,316 mi+275 mi
Average of roughly 3,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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