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2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SN51 EDV

SN51 EDV

2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 46,492 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2001 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
46,492 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
1390cc

SN51 EDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
  • 46,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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SN51 EDV Mileage History

  1. 27/02/202445,845 mi
  2. 26/02/202546,111 mi+266 mi
  3. 26/02/202546,112 mi+1 mi
  4. 25/02/202646,492 mi+380 mi
  5. 25/02/202646,492 mi

Average of roughly 324 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SN51 EDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (SN51 EDV) between February 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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