1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P648 FAO
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 62,637 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P648 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 62,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P648 FAO Mileage History
- 05/03/202443,365 mi
- 05/03/202443,367 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/202548,121 mi+4,754 mi
- 06/03/202548,126 mi+5 mi
- 19/03/202662,637 mi+14,511 mi
Average of roughly 9,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P648 FAO 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 (P648 FAO) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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