2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YM51 WYP
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 228,846 km. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 228,846 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM51 WYP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 228,846 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM51 WYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (YM51 WYP) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
YM51 WYP Odometer History
- 05/09/2025228,840 km
- 19/09/2025228,846 km+6 km
Average of roughly 156 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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