2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · YN51 XDB
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 69,081 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YN51 XDB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 69,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YN51 XDB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (YN51 XDB) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
YN51 XDB Mileage History
- 07/09/202265,370 mi
- 07/09/202265,370 mi
- 04/09/202369,080 mi+3,710 mi
- 05/09/202369,081 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,735 miles per year across 4 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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