1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P251 AJR
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 105,138 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 999cc
P251 AJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2009
- 105,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P251 AJR Mileage History
- 02/02/200785,790 mi
- 05/02/200785,790 mi
- 01/02/200895,717 mi+9,927 mi
- 24/01/2009104,962 mi+9,245 mi
- 31/01/2009105,138 mi+176 mi
Average of roughly 9,697 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P251 AJR 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 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P251 AJR) between February 2007 and January 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2009 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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