No, R948 BNW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R948 BNW?

The MOT for R948 BNW is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 May 2011.

What is the recorded mileage of R948 BNW?

The recorded mileage for R948 BNW is 98,852 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R948 BNW ULEZ compliant?

No, R948 BNW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R948 BNW

R948 BNW

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 98,852 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 09/05/2011
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 98,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/05/2011

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 98,852 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1390cc

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R948 BNW Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2010
98,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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R948 BNW Mileage History

29/09/200684,643 mi
28/09/200789,382 mi+4,739 mi
13/10/200789,658 mi+276 mi
17/04/200995,492 mi+5,834 mi
28/04/200995,506 mi+14 mi
04/05/201098,849 mi+3,343 mi
10/05/201098,852 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 3,934 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

R948 BNW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 20:48

MOT Analysis

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7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R948 BNW) between September 2006 and May 2010.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 10 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.

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