2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RY51 ARU
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 47,087 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1390cc
RY51 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 47,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RY51 ARU Mileage History
- 05/04/202438,627 mi
- 08/04/202438,627 mi
- 14/03/202541,701 mi+3,074 mi
- 18/03/202541,759 mi+58 mi
- 09/04/202647,087 mi+5,328 mi
Average of roughly 4,211 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY51 ARU 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 (RY51 ARU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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