1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P716 CFC
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/01/1997. Recorded mileage 59,952 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,952 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
P716 CFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2023
- 59,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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P716 CFC Mileage History
- 11/10/202154,921 mi
- 11/10/202154,921 mi
- 14/11/202258,672 mi+3,751 mi
- 03/11/202359,952 mi+1,280 mi
Average of roughly 2,440 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P716 CFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P716 CFC) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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