2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · LS51 UEB
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 100,170 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,170 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS51 UEB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 100,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS51 UEB 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 (LS51 UEB) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LS51 UEB Mileage History
- 20/08/202481,948 mi
- 22/08/202481,948 mi
- 26/08/202599,418 mi+17,470 mi
- 29/08/202599,421 mi+3 mi
- 04/09/2026100,170 mi+749 mi
Average of roughly 8,932 miles per year across 5 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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