1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P265 MKP
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 99,783 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,783 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
P265 MKP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2010
- 99,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P265 MKP Mileage History
- 26/04/200675,265 mi
- 19/04/200780,621 mi+5,356 mi
- 21/04/200886,920 mi+6,299 mi
- 21/04/200993,241 mi+6,321 mi
- 22/04/200993,241 mi
- 26/04/201099,783 mi+6,542 mi
- 28/04/201099,783 mi
Average of roughly 6,121 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P265 MKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P265 MKP) between April 2006 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2010 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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