No, P540 ATN is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P540 ATN?

The MOT for P540 ATN is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 April 2012.

What is the recorded mileage of P540 ATN?

The recorded mileage for P540 ATN is 127,167 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P540 ATN ULEZ compliant?

No, P540 ATN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P540 ATN

P540 ATN

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 127,167 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/04/2012
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 127,167 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/04/2012

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 127,167 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1390cc

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P540 ATN Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 27/04/2012
127,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P540 ATN Mileage History

11/04/200671,999 mi
12/04/200671,999 mi
20/03/200780,467 mi+8,468 mi
20/03/200888,829 mi+8,362 mi
17/04/200999,850 mi+11,021 mi
17/04/200999,852 mi+2 mi
15/04/2010109,017 mi+9,165 mi
15/04/2010109,017 mi
15/04/2011118,367 mi+9,350 mi
15/04/2011118,367 mi
27/04/2012127,167 mi+8,800 mi

Average of roughly 9,126 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

P540 ATN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:03

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P540 ATN) between April 2006 and April 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 27 April 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 34 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 rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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