1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P369 YWX
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 109,306 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1390cc
P369 YWX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2009
- 109,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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P369 YWX Mileage History
- 25/05/200565,282 mi
- 19/05/200688,580 mi+23,298 mi
- 19/05/200688,580 mi
- 17/05/200794,952 mi+6,372 mi
- 18/05/200794,952 mi
- 30/05/2008100,663 mi+5,711 mi
- 30/05/2008100,663 mi
- 28/05/2009109,306 mi+8,643 mi
- 28/05/2009109,306 mi
Average of roughly 10,979 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P369 YWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P369 YWX) between May 2005 and May 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.