1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R391 YNV
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 129,109 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,109 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1390cc
R391 YNV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2013
- 129,109 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 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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R391 YNV Mileage History
- 13/01/200798,524 mi
- 22/01/200798,524 mi
- 02/02/2008102,632 mi+4,108 mi
- 03/02/2009106,126 mi+3,494 mi
- 08/05/2009106,161 mi+35 mi
- 08/05/2009106,161 mi
- 06/04/2010110,670 mi+4,509 mi
- 08/04/2010110,670 mi
- 07/09/2011113,705 mi+3,035 mi
- 19/09/2011113,728 mi+23 mi
- 28/09/2012120,255 mi+6,527 mi
- 15/10/2012120,356 mi+101 mi
- 16/10/2012120,356 mi
- 09/10/2013129,101 mi+8,745 mi
- 11/10/2013129,109 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,535 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
R391 YNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R391 YNV) between January 2007 and October 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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