1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R63 XKK
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 93,928 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 999cc
R63 XKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2008
- 93,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
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.
R63 XKK Mileage History
- 01/04/200679,001 mi
- 23/03/200786,822 mi+7,821 mi
- 05/04/200787,100 mi+278 mi
- 25/03/200893,714 mi+6,614 mi
- 01/04/200893,928 mi+214 mi
Average of roughly 7,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R63 XKK 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 (R63 XKK) between April 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2008 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R63X Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R63XKK.