1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P310 SJD
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 110,065 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1595cc
P310 SJD Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2009
- 110,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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P310 SJD Mileage History
- 17/10/200565,410 mi
- 18/10/200565,410 mi
- 27/10/200675,394 mi+9,984 mi
- 21/05/200883,615 mi+8,221 mi
- 30/05/200883,619 mi+4 mi
- 16/11/2009110,065 mi+26,446 mi
- 16/11/2009110,065 mi
Average of roughly 10,939 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P310 SJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P310 SJD) between October 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2009 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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