1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P233 DVJ
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 104,457 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20/07/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,457 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
P233 DVJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2012
- 104,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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P233 DVJ Mileage History
- 20/02/200659,770 mi
- 09/02/200764,702 mi+4,932 mi
- 05/02/200876,612 mi+11,910 mi
- 05/02/200876,612 mi
- 20/02/200983,378 mi+6,766 mi
- 23/02/200983,378 mi
- 17/02/201089,191 mi+5,813 mi
- 17/02/201089,191 mi
- 03/03/201198,731 mi+9,540 mi
- 03/03/201198,735 mi+4 mi
- 05/04/2012104,455 mi+5,720 mi
- 05/04/2012104,457 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,299 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
P233 DVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P233 DVJ) between February 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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