2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y61 BWP
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2001. Recorded mileage 64,678 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y61 BWP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 64,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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Y61 BWP Mileage History
- 22/04/200631,685 mi
- 19/04/200734,772 mi+3,087 mi
- 16/04/200836,717 mi+1,945 mi
- 18/04/200836,717 mi
- 03/04/200938,138 mi+1,421 mi
- 19/03/201040,187 mi+2,049 mi
- 18/03/201141,885 mi+1,698 mi
- 09/03/201243,362 mi+1,477 mi
- 22/02/201344,896 mi+1,534 mi
- 22/02/201344,896 mi
- 14/02/201446,097 mi+1,201 mi
- 04/02/201547,545 mi+1,448 mi
- 29/01/201648,793 mi+1,248 mi
- 23/01/201749,441 mi+648 mi
- 31/01/201749,441 mi
- 16/03/201849,862 mi+421 mi
- 16/03/201849,862 mi
- 05/04/201950,105 mi+243 mi
- 05/04/201950,105 mi
- 18/05/202052,760 mi+2,655 mi
- 18/05/202052,760 mi
- 18/05/202154,604 mi+1,844 mi
- 06/06/202256,668 mi+2,064 mi
- 17/06/202358,480 mi+1,812 mi
- 19/06/202358,484 mi+4 mi
- 10/10/202461,454 mi+2,970 mi
- 14/11/202564,678 mi+3,224 mi
Average of roughly 1,686 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Y61 BWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (Y61 BWP) between April 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
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