2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · MA51 ROB
2020 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 21,342 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA51 ROB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 21,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA51 ROB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Polo (MA51 ROB) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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.
MA51 ROB Mileage History
- 07/09/202317,541 mi
- 27/01/202519,477 mi+1,936 mi
- 14/01/202621,342 mi+1,865 mi
Average of roughly 1,614 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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