1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P442 ARU
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 52,322 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1390cc
P442 ARU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2023
- 52,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P442 ARU Mileage History
- 25/03/202252,319 mi
- 11/04/202352,322 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P442 ARU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P442 ARU) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (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.
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