2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · MW20 VKS
2020 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 38,860 miles. MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW20 VKS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 38,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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MW20 VKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Polo (MW20 VKS) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
MW20 VKS Mileage History
- 21/07/202318,907 mi
- 14/08/202425,756 mi+6,849 mi
- 12/08/202532,185 mi+6,429 mi
- 12/08/202638,860 mi+6,675 mi
Average of roughly 6,518 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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