1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P357 EFJ
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 May 1997. Recorded mileage 72,846 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P357 EFJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 72,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P357 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P357 EFJ) between March 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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 Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
P357 EFJ Mileage History
- 24/03/200613,371 mi
- 19/03/200714,534 mi+1,163 mi
- 10/03/200815,363 mi+829 mi
- 31/03/200916,122 mi+759 mi
- 22/03/201016,750 mi+628 mi
- 22/03/201016,750 mi
- 22/03/201117,785 mi+1,035 mi
- 20/03/201218,670 mi+885 mi
- 22/03/201319,208 mi+538 mi
- 22/03/201319,208 mi
- 12/02/201419,700 mi+492 mi
- 25/09/201424,824 mi+5,124 mi
- 24/09/201533,879 mi+9,055 mi
- 24/09/201533,879 mi
- 28/09/201644,435 mi+10,556 mi
- 28/09/201644,435 mi
- 27/09/201754,077 mi+9,642 mi
- 04/10/201860,839 mi+6,762 mi
- 04/10/201860,839 mi
- 20/12/201963,658 mi+2,819 mi
- 30/12/202065,146 mi+1,488 mi
- 08/01/202165,146 mi
- 05/01/202267,904 mi+2,758 mi
- 05/01/202371,973 mi+4,069 mi
- 06/01/202371,975 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/202472,846 mi+871 mi
- 22/01/202472,846 mi
Average of roughly 3,335 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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