2021 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YX71 TVZ
2021 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 16,364 miles. MOT valid until 04 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX71 TVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 16,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
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YX71 TVZ 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 2021 Volkswagen Polo (YX71 TVZ) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
YX71 TVZ Mileage History
- 02/09/202412,381 mi
- 03/09/202412,434 mi+53 mi
- 04/09/202514,569 mi+2,135 mi
- 02/09/202616,364 mi+1,795 mi
- 02/09/202616,364 mi
Average of roughly 1,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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