1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P404 BBW
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 72,914 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P404 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 72,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P404 BBW Mileage History
- 10/01/202358,975 mi
- 12/01/202359,034 mi+59 mi
- 08/01/202466,209 mi+7,175 mi
- 13/01/202568,560 mi+2,351 mi
- 23/02/202672,914 mi+4,354 mi
Average of roughly 4,466 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P404 BBW 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 (P404 BBW) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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