1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P145 RYV
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 64,320 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P145 RYV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2007
- 64,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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P145 RYV Mileage History
- 14/06/200663,909 mi
- 15/06/200764,313 mi+404 mi
- 26/06/200764,320 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 398 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P145 RYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P145 RYV) between June 2006 and June 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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