2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X778 BAM
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 237,932 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1400cc
X778 BAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2024
- 237,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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X778 BAM Mileage History
- 20/09/2022216,533 mi
- 21/09/2022216,540 mi+7 mi
- 08/09/2023227,863 mi+11,323 mi
- 13/09/2023227,871 mi+8 mi
- 21/11/2024237,932 mi+10,061 mi
Average of roughly 9,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X778 BAM 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 (X778 BAM) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2024 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 (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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