2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · Y923 BCL
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 89,724 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y923 BCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 89,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y923 BCL 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 (Y923 BCL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
Y923 BCL Mileage History
- 08/03/202372,483 mi
- 04/03/202476,008 mi+3,525 mi
- 06/03/202476,009 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/202580,267 mi+4,258 mi
- 05/03/202689,724 mi+9,457 mi
Average of roughly 5,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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