2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · Y243 DDJ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 84,190 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y243 DDJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 84,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y243 DDJ 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 (Y243 DDJ) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
Y243 DDJ Mileage History
- 12/10/202266,580 mi
- 13/10/202266,585 mi+5 mi
- 12/10/202384,190 mi+17,605 mi
Average of roughly 17,623 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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