2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · YP51 WPZ
2001 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 112,145 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP51 WPZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 112,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP51 WPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volkswagen Polo (YP51 WPZ) between August 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (34 issues), Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
YP51 WPZ Mileage History
- 18/08/200635,719 mi
- 19/08/200635,719 mi
- 16/08/200741,782 mi+6,063 mi
- 11/08/200848,773 mi+6,991 mi
- 26/08/200956,423 mi+7,650 mi
- 23/08/201062,827 mi+6,404 mi
- 19/08/201168,575 mi+5,748 mi
- 15/08/201273,815 mi+5,240 mi
- 21/08/201379,835 mi+6,020 mi
- 04/08/201484,759 mi+4,924 mi
- 07/08/201484,794 mi+35 mi
- 14/08/201587,476 mi+2,682 mi
- 14/08/201587,478 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/201693,852 mi+6,374 mi
- 24/08/201797,429 mi+3,577 mi
- 03/09/201899,641 mi+2,212 mi
- 07/09/201899,645 mi+4 mi
- 22/08/2019101,964 mi+2,319 mi
- 14/07/2021107,361 mi+5,397 mi
- 24/07/2021107,361 mi
- 19/09/2022109,523 mi+2,162 mi
- 12/09/2023112,145 mi+2,622 mi
Average of roughly 4,478 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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