2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SN51 RVF
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 70,380 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,380 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN51 RVF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2022
- 70,380 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN51 RVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (SN51 RVF) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SN51 RVF Mileage History
- 05/04/202270,378 mi
- 11/04/202270,380 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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