2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LR51 HHJ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 112,977 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR51 HHJ Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 112,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR51 HHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (LR51 HHJ) between September 2005 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
LR51 HHJ Mileage History
- 22/09/200522,412 mi
- 19/09/200627,243 mi+4,831 mi
- 21/09/200733,603 mi+6,360 mi
- 17/09/200839,693 mi+6,090 mi
- 10/09/200946,664 mi+6,971 mi
- 02/09/201053,470 mi+6,806 mi
- 07/09/201053,470 mi
- 06/09/201158,506 mi+5,036 mi
- 13/09/201265,341 mi+6,835 mi
- 13/09/201265,341 mi
- 04/08/201469,292 mi+3,951 mi
- 04/08/201469,293 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/201569,583 mi+290 mi
- 29/07/201670,493 mi+910 mi
- 03/08/201670,493 mi
- 08/07/201775,652 mi+5,159 mi
- 21/07/201775,700 mi+48 mi
- 25/07/201884,497 mi+8,797 mi
- 25/07/201884,497 mi
- 06/09/201987,536 mi+3,039 mi
- 06/09/201987,536 mi
- 18/09/202091,168 mi+3,632 mi
- 30/09/202193,730 mi+2,562 mi
- 11/10/202193,731 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/202297,896 mi+4,165 mi
- 08/10/202297,896 mi
- 06/10/2023101,201 mi+3,305 mi
- 09/10/2023101,202 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/2024105,442 mi+4,240 mi
- 05/10/2024105,442 mi
- 13/10/2025109,350 mi+3,908 mi
- 13/10/2025109,350 mi
- 13/10/2026112,977 mi+3,627 mi
Average of roughly 4,301 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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