1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P587 DSO
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 84,769 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P587 DSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 84,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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P587 DSO Mileage History
- 18/04/202264,846 mi
- 17/04/202366,462 mi+1,616 mi
- 18/04/202469,591 mi+3,129 mi
- 23/04/202580,282 mi+10,691 mi
- 06/08/202684,769 mi+4,487 mi
Average of roughly 4,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P587 DSO 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 (P587 DSO) between April 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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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