2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y256 MNA
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 84,349 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y256 MNA Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2016
- 84,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y256 MNA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y256 MNA) between March 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
Y256 MNA Mileage History
- 07/03/200622,982 mi
- 12/03/200727,346 mi+4,364 mi
- 07/03/200830,789 mi+3,443 mi
- 20/02/200934,154 mi+3,365 mi
- 12/02/201037,668 mi+3,514 mi
- 04/03/201141,364 mi+3,696 mi
- 04/03/201141,366 mi+2 mi
- 01/03/201250,458 mi+9,092 mi
- 01/03/201250,458 mi
- 01/04/201360,082 mi+9,624 mi
- 02/04/201360,082 mi
- 01/04/201467,228 mi+7,146 mi
- 01/04/201467,230 mi+2 mi
- 02/04/201575,788 mi+8,558 mi
- 03/04/201575,789 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/201684,284 mi+8,495 mi
- 18/04/201684,349 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 6,066 miles per year across 17 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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