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2001 DM

2018 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Polo32,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration2001 DM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 39,234 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,010 miles

4,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,109 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,772 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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2001 DM is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 32,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2001 DM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 2001 DM?

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What year was 2001 DM registered?

2001 DM is a 2018 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is 2001 DM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2001 DM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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