1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R580 FNS
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 78,296 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 999cc
R580 FNS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2009
- 78,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R580 FNS Mileage History
- 30/11/200552,575 mi
- 02/12/200552,577 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/200660,679 mi+8,102 mi
- 12/12/200660,819 mi+140 mi
- 13/12/200660,838 mi+19 mi
- 10/10/200770,946 mi+10,108 mi
- 17/10/200770,983 mi+37 mi
- 21/10/200873,018 mi+2,035 mi
- 14/10/200978,296 mi+5,278 mi
Average of roughly 6,643 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
R580 FNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R580 FNS) between November 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R580 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R580FNS.
HONDA
INTEGRA
MERCEDES-BENZ
SL
AUDI
A6
KAWASAKI
ZZ-R1100
FIAT
DUCATO
BMW
840
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
HONDA
VFR800 FI
SUZUKI
GSF600
YAMAHA
XV 535 S
FORD
TRANSIT
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER ACTIVE D-4D