2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · Y154 ABA
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2001. Recorded mileage 77,049 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y154 ABA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2023
- 77,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y154 ABA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y154 ABA) between November 2022 and December 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Braking system leaking servo pipe cracked (1.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mou”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
Y154 ABA Mileage History
- 16/11/202279,825 mi
- 21/11/202377,049 mi-2,776 mi
- 19/12/202377,049 mi
Average of roughly -2,549 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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