2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YC70 XRB
2020 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 22,786 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC70 XRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 22,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC70 XRB 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 2020 Volkswagen Polo (YC70 XRB) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YC70 XRB Mileage History
- 14/11/202313,186 mi
- 15/11/202313,186 mi
- 15/10/202416,442 mi+3,256 mi
- 06/10/202519,310 mi+2,868 mi
- 07/10/202622,786 mi+3,476 mi
Average of roughly 3,314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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