2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · ST20 MZU
2020 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 46,286 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST20 MZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 46,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST20 MZU 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 2020 Volkswagen Polo (ST20 MZU) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
ST20 MZU Mileage History
- 01/08/202432,281 mi
- 31/07/202538,072 mi+5,791 mi
- 31/07/202538,072 mi
- 20/07/202646,286 mi+8,214 mi
- 20/07/202646,286 mi
Average of roughly 7,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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