2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X605 AGM
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 58,670 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X605 AGM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 58,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X605 AGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (X605 AGM) between March 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 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: Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
X605 AGM Mileage History
- 10/03/202552,347 mi
- 13/03/202552,403 mi+56 mi
- 04/05/202658,649 mi+6,246 mi
- 03/06/202658,670 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 5,132 miles per year across 4 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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