1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P41 BUD
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/01/1997. Recorded mileage 58,454 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P41 BUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 58,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P41 BUD Mileage History
- 24/05/202252,340 mi
- 10/06/202356,019 mi+3,679 mi
- 12/06/202457,981 mi+1,962 mi
- 17/09/202558,435 mi+454 mi
- 28/10/202558,454 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P41 BUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P41 BUD) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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