2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · V318 RJO
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 129,780 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V318 RJO Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 129,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V318 RJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (V318 RJO) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
V318 RJO Mileage History
- 07/02/200641,298 mi
- 07/02/200641,298 mi
- 05/02/200748,028 mi+6,730 mi
- 01/02/200854,380 mi+6,352 mi
- 02/02/200959,768 mi+5,388 mi
- 25/01/201064,506 mi+4,738 mi
- 24/12/201067,586 mi+3,080 mi
- 21/12/201169,979 mi+2,393 mi
- 22/12/201276,121 mi+6,142 mi
- 30/12/201382,096 mi+5,975 mi
- 13/01/201588,902 mi+6,806 mi
- 14/01/201588,902 mi
- 12/01/201695,363 mi+6,461 mi
- 12/01/201695,364 mi+1 mi
- 16/01/2017101,656 mi+6,292 mi
- 16/01/2017101,656 mi
- 29/01/2018106,403 mi+4,747 mi
- 29/01/2018106,410 mi+7 mi
- 24/01/2019109,841 mi+3,431 mi
- 29/01/2019109,853 mi+12 mi
- 23/01/2020113,919 mi+4,066 mi
- 14/04/2023115,409 mi+1,490 mi
- 17/04/2023115,412 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/2024115,429 mi+17 mi
- 20/05/2024115,431 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/2025121,135 mi+5,704 mi
- 09/07/2025121,166 mi+31 mi
- 16/07/2026129,778 mi+8,612 mi
- 24/07/2026129,780 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,325 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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