1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R505 ANH
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 117,656 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,656 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R505 ANH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2022
- 117,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R505 ANH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R505 ANH) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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