1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R610 YRJ
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 71,160 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 10/09/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- 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
- 1390cc
R610 YRJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2013
- 71,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted 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.
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R610 YRJ Mileage History
- 04/08/200643,124 mi
- 07/08/200643,133 mi+9 mi
- 20/08/200746,572 mi+3,439 mi
- 13/08/200850,046 mi+3,474 mi
- 07/09/200954,314 mi+4,268 mi
- 26/08/201057,217 mi+2,903 mi
- 24/08/201159,980 mi+2,763 mi
- 12/06/201264,294 mi+4,314 mi
- 13/06/201264,296 mi+2 mi
- 11/09/201371,160 mi+6,864 mi
Average of roughly 3,946 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R610 YRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R610 YRJ) between August 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2013 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 (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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