2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y616 DGO
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 71,192 miles. MOT expired on 08 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y616 DGO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2023
- 71,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y616 DGO Mileage History
- 01/05/200714,003 mi
- 29/04/200819,911 mi+5,908 mi
- 29/04/200819,911 mi
- 29/04/200923,341 mi+3,430 mi
- 28/04/201026,215 mi+2,874 mi
- 26/04/201130,073 mi+3,858 mi
- 01/05/201235,636 mi+5,563 mi
- 11/04/201338,839 mi+3,203 mi
- 11/04/201338,839 mi
- 30/04/201442,367 mi+3,528 mi
- 29/04/201546,999 mi+4,632 mi
- 18/05/201651,761 mi+4,762 mi
- 02/06/201755,678 mi+3,917 mi
- 22/05/201858,548 mi+2,870 mi
- 13/05/201960,740 mi+2,192 mi
- 13/05/201960,740 mi
- 26/11/202064,932 mi+4,192 mi
- 01/12/202167,524 mi+2,592 mi
- 01/12/202167,524 mi
- 09/02/202371,192 mi+3,668 mi
- 09/02/202371,192 mi
Average of roughly 3,624 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Y616 DGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y616 DGO) between May 2007 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 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 (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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.
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