1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R578 BNV
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 154,177 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R578 BNV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 154,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R578 BNV 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 (R578 BNV) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/centre joint (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
R578 BNV Mileage History
- 30/06/2022146,073 mi
- 20/07/2023150,935 mi+4,862 mi
- 28/07/2023150,935 mi
- 17/06/2024154,163 mi+3,228 mi
- 21/06/2024154,177 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 4,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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