1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P326 FNN
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/01/1997. Recorded mileage 91,739 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,739 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
P326 FNN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2023
- 91,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 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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P326 FNN Mileage History
- 20/06/200644,888 mi
- 21/06/200747,710 mi+2,822 mi
- 17/06/200849,852 mi+2,142 mi
- 19/06/200952,751 mi+2,899 mi
- 17/06/201056,009 mi+3,258 mi
- 16/06/201158,466 mi+2,457 mi
- 19/06/201261,882 mi+3,416 mi
- 17/06/201364,938 mi+3,056 mi
- 20/06/201469,029 mi+4,091 mi
- 19/06/201573,085 mi+4,056 mi
- 19/06/201573,085 mi
- 17/06/201677,136 mi+4,051 mi
- 21/06/201780,605 mi+3,469 mi
- 22/06/201883,059 mi+2,454 mi
- 19/06/201985,418 mi+2,359 mi
- 15/07/202087,179 mi+1,761 mi
- 22/07/202087,179 mi
- 21/07/202188,678 mi+1,499 mi
- 26/07/202290,303 mi+1,625 mi
- 21/07/202391,710 mi+1,407 mi
- 16/08/202391,739 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 2,731 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P326 FNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P326 FNN) between June 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2023 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded around se”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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