1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P857 MKK
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 98,659 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1595cc
P857 MKK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2007
- 98,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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P857 MKK Mileage History
- 19/06/200692,258 mi
- 19/06/200692,258 mi
- 18/06/200798,659 mi+6,401 mi
Average of roughly 6,422 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P857 MKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P857 MKK) between June 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 2007 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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