2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · Y64 CPC
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2001. Recorded mileage 104,838 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y64 CPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 104,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y64 CPC 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 (Y64 CPC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Y64 CPC Mileage History
- 09/12/2023101,619 mi
- 19/12/2023101,703 mi+84 mi
- 21/12/2023101,707 mi+4 mi
- 12/12/2024103,240 mi+1,533 mi
- 11/12/2025104,838 mi+1,598 mi
Average of roughly 1,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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