1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R966 ETU
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1997. Recorded mileage 54,552 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,552 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
R966 ETU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2023
- 54,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Below Average
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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R966 ETU Mileage History
- 08/12/202152,899 mi
- 30/11/202253,293 mi+394 mi
- 30/11/202253,295 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/202354,467 mi+1,172 mi
- 29/11/202354,552 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R966 ETU 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 (R966 ETU) between December 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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