1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R848 EHO
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 88,875 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R848 EHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/03/2025
- 88,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R848 EHO Mileage History
- 06/02/202382,749 mi
- 16/02/202382,761 mi+12 mi
- 22/02/202382,772 mi+11 mi
- 27/02/202486,393 mi+3,621 mi
- 12/03/202588,875 mi+2,482 mi
Average of roughly 2,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R848 EHO 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 (R848 EHO) between February 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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