1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P291 DRM
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 49,702 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P291 DRM Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2010
- 49,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P291 DRM Mileage History
- 23/02/200639,437 mi
- 22/02/200743,185 mi+3,748 mi
- 20/02/200847,893 mi+4,708 mi
- 24/10/200849,694 mi+1,801 mi
- 24/10/200849,694 mi
- 01/02/201049,702 mi+8 mi
- 01/02/201049,702 mi
Average of roughly 2,606 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P291 DRM 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 (P291 DRM) between February 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
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