2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · RV51 FNO
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2001. Recorded mileage 184,530 miles. MOT valid until 29/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1598cc
RV51 FNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 184,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RV51 FNO Mileage History
- 29/05/2024180,889 mi
- 30/05/2024180,890 mi+1 mi
- 28/05/2025182,758 mi+1,868 mi
- 06/05/2026184,530 mi+1,772 mi
- 06/05/2026184,530 mi
Average of roughly 1,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV51 FNO 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 (RV51 FNO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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