2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X553 DDU
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 96,915 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X553 DDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 96,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X553 DDU 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 (X553 DDU) between September 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 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: Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
X553 DDU Mileage History
- 16/09/202376,362 mi
- 14/09/202482,813 mi+6,451 mi
- 22/09/202590,582 mi+7,769 mi
- 23/09/202590,584 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/202696,915 mi+6,331 mi
Average of roughly 8,203 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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