2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · W796 DAR
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 59,285 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W796 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 59,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W796 DAR 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 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W796 DAR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
W796 DAR Mileage History
- 15/08/202343,017 mi
- 05/08/202454,330 mi+11,313 mi
- 12/08/202454,463 mi+133 mi
- 10/09/202559,285 mi+4,822 mi
- 11/09/202559,285 mi
Average of roughly 7,840 miles per year across 5 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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