2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · Y332 BGA
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 121,887 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y332 BGA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2021
- 121,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y332 BGA MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y332 BGA) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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The spot-welded steel pedal box bracket can flex and crack under repetitive clutch actuation, causing the clutch pedal to drop to the floor or the clutch cable to snap.
- 085 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 5th Gear Whine & Bearing FailureSerious
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- Ignition Coil Pack Moisture Tracking & Distributor Hall Sensor FailureModerate
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