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2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · W577 DBE

W577 DBE

2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 117,876 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/01/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
117,876 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/01/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2000
Engine
1000cc

W577 DBE Key Findings

  • 27 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
  • 117,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 10 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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W577 DBE Mileage History

  1. 28/07/200628,698 mi
  2. 28/07/200628,698 mi
  3. 27/07/200735,764 mi+7,066 mi
  4. 27/07/200735,764 mi
  5. 25/07/200844,923 mi+9,159 mi
  6. 20/07/200954,344 mi+9,421 mi
  7. 20/07/200954,344 mi
  8. 20/07/201059,192 mi+4,848 mi
  9. 16/02/201161,181 mi+1,989 mi
  10. 16/02/201161,181 mi
  11. 30/01/201263,798 mi+2,617 mi
  12. 10/05/201368,346 mi+4,548 mi
  13. 11/05/201368,346 mi
  14. 10/04/201470,886 mi+2,540 mi
  15. 17/04/201470,890 mi+4 mi
  16. 21/05/201575,260 mi+4,370 mi
  17. 21/05/201575,260 mi
  18. 18/05/201679,447 mi+4,187 mi
  19. 26/04/201784,990 mi+5,543 mi
  20. 18/05/201899,626 mi+14,636 mi
  21. 28/05/201899,661 mi+35 mi
  22. 22/08/2019111,158 mi+11,497 mi
  23. 22/08/2019111,158 mi
  24. 27/11/2020112,250 mi+1,092 mi
  25. 24/01/2023113,545 mi+1,295 mi
  26. 31/01/2024117,876 mi+4,331 mi
  27. 01/02/2024117,876 mi

Average of roughly 5,092 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

W577 DBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:53
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W577 DBE) between July 2006 and February 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 01 February 2024 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 (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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