2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · PE51 DTY
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 04/09/2001. Recorded mileage 108,769 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1422cc
PE51 DTY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2022
- 108,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PE51 DTY Mileage History
- 11/10/200532,227 mi
- 09/01/200736,367 mi+4,140 mi
- 03/01/200839,951 mi+3,584 mi
- 06/01/200944,208 mi+4,257 mi
- 11/01/201049,925 mi+5,717 mi
- 07/01/201154,651 mi+4,726 mi
- 01/02/201260,209 mi+5,558 mi
- 12/01/201366,761 mi+6,552 mi
- 11/01/201471,644 mi+4,883 mi
- 11/01/201471,644 mi
- 29/01/201579,480 mi+7,836 mi
- 28/01/201685,594 mi+6,114 mi
- 01/02/201788,389 mi+2,795 mi
- 20/02/201890,381 mi+1,992 mi
- 17/06/201991,666 mi+1,285 mi
- 25/06/201991,673 mi+7 mi
- 16/02/2021103,163 mi+11,490 mi
- 25/02/2021103,186 mi+23 mi
- 17/02/2022108,769 mi+5,583 mi
- 18/02/2022108,769 mi
Average of roughly 4,680 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
PE51 DTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (PE51 DTY) between October 2005 and February 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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