2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · WN51 GKJ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 43,497 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN51 GKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 43,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN51 GKJ 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 2001 Volkswagen Polo (WN51 GKJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
WN51 GKJ Mileage History
- 02/08/202439,812 mi
- 14/08/202439,827 mi+15 mi
- 04/08/202540,065 mi+238 mi
- 04/08/202643,497 mi+3,432 mi
- 05/08/202643,497 mi
Average of roughly 1,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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