1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P335 MBY
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 111,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 999cc
P335 MBY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2010
- 111,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 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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P335 MBY Mileage History
- 24/11/200689,640 mi
- 01/12/200689,640 mi
- 15/11/200795,170 mi+5,530 mi
- 18/11/2008100,158 mi+4,988 mi
- 18/11/2008100,158 mi
- 06/11/2009104,949 mi+4,791 mi
- 11/11/2009105,008 mi+59 mi
- 15/10/2010111,658 mi+6,650 mi
Average of roughly 5,660 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P335 MBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P335 MBY) between November 2006 and October 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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