1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P443 GJA
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 126,076 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,076 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P443 GJA Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2010
- 126,076 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P443 GJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P443 GJA) between April 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P443 GJA Mileage History
- 08/04/200669,071 mi
- 05/04/200777,815 mi+8,744 mi
- 10/04/200777,815 mi
- 25/03/200892,856 mi+15,041 mi
- 02/04/2009110,163 mi+17,307 mi
- 01/07/2010126,076 mi+15,913 mi
- 01/07/2010126,076 mi
Average of roughly 13,475 miles per year across 7 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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