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2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PY20 ADZ

PY20 ADZ

2020 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 24,794 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2020 · Carlisle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
24,794 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Volkswagen Polo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 23 July 2025 at 24,794 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests on 1 August 2024 at 18,672 miles and 10 July 2023 at 5,617 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no advisories or failures across its three recorded examinations, indicating consistent compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low use for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 4,132 miles per year. A stark accumulation occurred between July 2023 and August 2024, when the odometer climbed 13,055 miles, followed by a modest 6,122 miles over the subsequent eleven months. Sparse testing history with three annual passes and zero flagged wear suggests the car spent early life lightly driven, then entered more regular service before settling back to low mileage. No structural or mechanical faults emerged to interrupt this clean record. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc condition, as low-mileage vehicles left standing can develop perished rubbers or superficial corrosion unseen in a pass result. The absence of advisories means the tester found no immediate concern, yet components such as tyres and wiper blades may require renewal through age rather than wear. Verify service history against the 2023 to 2024 usage spike to confirm routine oil changes and cambelt intervals were observed.

PY20 ADZ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
  • 24,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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PY20 ADZ Mileage History

  1. 10/07/20235,617 mi
  2. 01/08/202418,672 mi+13,055 mi
  3. 23/07/202524,794 mi+6,122 mi

Average of roughly 9,418 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

PY20 ADZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen Polo (PY20 ADZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

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ADVISORY