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1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P27 VBM

P27 VBM

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/06/1997. Recorded mileage 107,008 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc

P27 VBM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
  • 107,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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P27 VBM Mileage History

  1. 11/04/2024105,192 mi
  2. 12/04/2024105,203 mi+11 mi
  3. 09/04/2025106,094 mi+891 mi
  4. 16/04/2025106,124 mi+30 mi
  5. 07/04/2026107,008 mi+884 mi

Average of roughly 914 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P27 VBM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (P27 VBM) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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