1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R260 FBR
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 42,713 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R260 FBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 42,713 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: Below Average
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R260 FBR Mileage History
- 18/08/202332,865 mi
- 22/08/202433,645 mi+780 mi
- 23/08/202433,649 mi+4 mi
- 29/08/202542,710 mi+9,061 mi
- 19/09/202542,713 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R260 FBR 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 (R260 FBR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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