1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P821 BFR
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 71,036 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/09/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/09/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 999cc
P821 BFR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2016
- 71,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 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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P821 BFR Mileage History
- 01/07/200648,072 mi
- 16/07/200756,559 mi+8,487 mi
- 11/07/200858,191 mi+1,632 mi
- 11/07/200858,191 mi
- 10/08/200960,358 mi+2,167 mi
- 10/08/200960,359 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/201061,469 mi+1,110 mi
- 19/07/201061,470 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/201162,940 mi+1,470 mi
- 24/09/201264,375 mi+1,435 mi
- 24/09/201264,375 mi
- 20/09/201365,621 mi+1,246 mi
- 23/09/201365,629 mi+8 mi
- 02/09/201437,308 mi-28,321 mi
- 22/09/201569,142 mi+31,834 mi
- 23/09/201569,145 mi+3 mi
- 12/09/201671,036 mi+1,891 mi
- 12/09/201671,036 mi
Average of roughly 2,251 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P821 BFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P821 BFR) between July 2006 and September 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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