2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y592 BSC
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 98,914 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y592 BSC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2022
- 98,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y592 BSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y592 BSC) between March 2022 and March 2022.
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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