1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P294 CSS
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 88,126 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P294 CSS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2008
- 88,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P294 CSS Mileage History
- 07/08/200672,454 mi
- 04/09/200781,677 mi+9,223 mi
- 29/08/200888,126 mi+6,449 mi
- 29/08/200888,126 mi
Average of roughly 7,602 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P294 CSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P294 CSS) between August 2006 and August 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 August 2008 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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