2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · W461 BFR
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 176,008 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W461 BFR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2021
- 176,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W461 BFR 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 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W461 BFR) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 December 2021 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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.
W461 BFR Mileage History
- 21/12/2021176,008 mi
- 21/12/2021176,008 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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