1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P139 WGC
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 92,536 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1390cc
P139 WGC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2013
- 92,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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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P139 WGC Mileage History
- 15/01/200764,018 mi
- 10/03/200872,523 mi+8,505 mi
- 14/03/200872,527 mi+4 mi
- 27/03/200977,221 mi+4,694 mi
- 27/03/200977,221 mi
- 31/03/201080,543 mi+3,322 mi
- 31/03/201183,471 mi+2,928 mi
- 30/03/201288,293 mi+4,822 mi
- 30/03/201288,293 mi
- 27/03/201392,536 mi+4,243 mi
- 27/03/201392,536 mi
Average of roughly 4,603 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
P139 WGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P139 WGC) between January 2007 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)”; “Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)”; “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.