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1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R157 EGY

R157 EGY

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18/10/1997. Recorded mileage 56,832 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/09/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1390cc

R157 EGY Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
  • 56,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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R157 EGY Mileage History

  1. 29/09/202156,036 mi
  2. 14/09/202256,826 mi+790 mi
  3. 15/09/202256,832 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 828 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R157 EGY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R157 EGY) between September 2021 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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