1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P375 GPG
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 May 1997. Recorded mileage 53,730 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P375 GPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 53,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P375 GPG 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 (P375 GPG) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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 (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1756513 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
P375 GPG Mileage History
- 02/09/202446,288 mi
- 28/08/202548,004 mi+1,716 mi
- 08/09/202548,018 mi+14 mi
- 19/08/202653,714 mi+5,696 mi
- 26/08/202653,730 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 3,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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