1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R127 BMV
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 103,314 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2017.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jun 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R127 BMV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2016
- 103,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R127 BMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R127 BMV) between January 2006 and October 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2016 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 (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
R127 BMV Mileage History
- 17/01/200641,962 mi
- 24/01/200745,523 mi+3,561 mi
- 24/01/200849,424 mi+3,901 mi
- 31/12/200854,983 mi+5,559 mi
- 31/12/200854,983 mi
- 19/01/201058,259 mi+3,276 mi
- 12/01/201160,189 mi+1,930 mi
- 14/01/201262,113 mi+1,924 mi
- 13/11/201266,697 mi+4,584 mi
- 09/11/201374,613 mi+7,916 mi
- 10/11/201480,827 mi+6,214 mi
- 26/11/201592,791 mi+11,964 mi
- 20/10/2016103,314 mi+10,523 mi
Average of roughly 5,703 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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