2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · Y403 ARW
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 90,899 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y403 ARW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
- 90,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y403 ARW 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 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y403 ARW) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 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: Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
Y403 ARW Mileage History
- 15/12/202185,028 mi
- 16/12/202185,034 mi+6 mi
- 28/11/202287,423 mi+2,389 mi
- 28/11/202287,423 mi
- 14/12/202390,899 mi+3,476 mi
Average of roughly 2,942 miles per year across 5 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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