2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y573 DDJ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 May 2001. Recorded mileage 70,068 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,068 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y573 DDJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2022
- 70,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y573 DDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y573 DDJ) between August 2006 and October 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
Y573 DDJ Mileage History
- 01/08/200624,389 mi
- 31/07/200726,541 mi+2,152 mi
- 29/07/200828,884 mi+2,343 mi
- 31/07/200931,124 mi+2,240 mi
- 04/08/201032,948 mi+1,824 mi
- 09/08/201032,984 mi+36 mi
- 13/07/201134,923 mi+1,939 mi
- 27/07/201237,019 mi+2,096 mi
- 01/08/201339,465 mi+2,446 mi
- 08/08/201447,627 mi+8,162 mi
- 08/08/201441,627 mi-6,000 mi
- 06/08/201543,710 mi+2,083 mi
- 06/08/201543,710 mi
- 08/08/201645,682 mi+1,972 mi
- 07/08/201751,588 mi+5,906 mi
- 07/08/201751,589 mi+1 mi
- 02/10/201856,280 mi+4,691 mi
- 03/10/201958,338 mi+2,058 mi
- 26/09/202063,049 mi+4,711 mi
- 08/10/202167,315 mi+4,266 mi
- 08/10/202167,315 mi
- 07/10/202270,068 mi+2,753 mi
Average of roughly 2,823 miles per year across 22 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: 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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