1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P626 LKP
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 69,052 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/11/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,052 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
P626 LKP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2010
- 69,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P626 LKP Mileage History
- 04/07/200649,389 mi
- 19/09/200753,231 mi+3,842 mi
- 13/09/200855,788 mi+2,557 mi
- 13/09/200855,788 mi
- 29/08/200958,738 mi+2,950 mi
- 19/11/201069,052 mi+10,314 mi
- 19/11/201069,052 mi
Average of roughly 4,492 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P626 LKP 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 (P626 LKP) between July 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”.
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