2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · MV51 CFD
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 126,024 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV51 CFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 126,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV51 CFD 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 (MV51 CFD) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
MV51 CFD Mileage History
- 01/07/2022119,738 mi
- 12/07/2023121,075 mi+1,337 mi
- 11/07/2024122,338 mi+1,263 mi
- 02/07/2025123,958 mi+1,620 mi
- 10/07/2026126,024 mi+2,066 mi
Average of roughly 1,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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