2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SH51 OZS
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 66,481 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH51 OZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 66,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH51 OZS 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 (SH51 OZS) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
SH51 OZS Mileage History
- 23/10/202342,002 mi
- 24/10/202443,694 mi+1,692 mi
- 06/11/202552,344 mi+8,650 mi
- 06/11/202552,345 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202666,481 mi+14,136 mi
Average of roughly 8,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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