No, X473 ARY is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for X473 ARY?

The MOT for X473 ARY is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of X473 ARY?

The recorded mileage for X473 ARY is 86,806 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is X473 ARY ULEZ compliant?

No, X473 ARY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · X473 ARY

X473 ARY

2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 86,806 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2000 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 26 Aug 2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 86,806 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 26 Aug 2026View ↓

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

2000

Engine

999cc

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X473 ARY Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
86,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)

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X473 ARY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 05:51

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (X473 ARY) between January 2006 and August 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))”; “Coil spring fractured or broken Offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Position lamp not working Offside rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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X473 ARY Mileage History

25/01/200634,585 mi
22/01/200738,776 mi+4,191 mi
22/01/200842,870 mi+4,094 mi
17/04/200945,363 mi+2,493 mi
16/03/201047,120 mi+1,757 mi
05/04/201148,845 mi+1,725 mi
11/04/201250,549 mi+1,704 mi
03/04/201352,286 mi+1,737 mi
02/04/201453,782 mi+1,496 mi
03/04/201555,574 mi+1,792 mi
04/04/201657,204 mi+1,630 mi
31/03/201758,568 mi+1,364 mi
09/04/201859,732 mi+1,164 mi
08/04/201960,494 mi+762 mi
10/04/201960,494 mi
28/04/202060,716 mi+222 mi
13/04/202161,906 mi+1,190 mi
25/04/202266,840 mi+4,934 mi
25/04/202371,136 mi+4,296 mi
25/04/202371,138 mi+2 mi
30/04/202479,120 mi+7,982 mi
30/04/202479,120 mi
21/08/202586,804 mi+7,684 mi
28/08/202586,806 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,666 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

1 dangerous defects found recently

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