No, P252 SGV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P252 SGV?

The MOT for P252 SGV is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 April 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of P252 SGV?

The recorded mileage for P252 SGV is 141,656 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P252 SGV ULEZ compliant?

No, P252 SGV 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 · P252 SGV

P252 SGV

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 141,656 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/04/2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 141,656 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/04/2015

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 141,656 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1390cc

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P252 SGV Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2014
141,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P252 SGV Mileage History

05/05/200692,961 mi
10/05/200692,961 mi
21/12/2007100,008 mi+7,047 mi
21/12/2007100,008 mi
12/02/2010107,408 mi+7,400 mi
24/02/2010107,418 mi+10 mi
23/02/2011120,164 mi+12,746 mi
17/02/2012130,011 mi+9,847 mi
11/04/2013134,557 mi+4,546 mi
01/04/2014141,656 mi+7,099 mi

Average of roughly 6,158 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

P252 SGV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 06:02

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P252 SGV) between May 2006 and April 2014.

The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 01 April 2014 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: Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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