1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P931 FFC
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 38,256 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P931 FFC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 38,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P931 FFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P931 FFC) between June 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
P931 FFC Mileage History
- 12/06/200610,499 mi
- 12/06/200610,499 mi
- 12/06/200710,951 mi+452 mi
- 11/06/200811,371 mi+420 mi
- 12/06/200811,371 mi
- 08/06/200911,918 mi+547 mi
- 10/06/201015,184 mi+3,266 mi
- 09/06/201118,100 mi+2,916 mi
- 07/06/201220,979 mi+2,879 mi
- 08/06/201220,979 mi
- 04/06/201324,679 mi+3,700 mi
- 05/06/201324,679 mi
- 09/06/201427,015 mi+2,336 mi
- 15/06/201528,756 mi+1,741 mi
- 10/06/201629,911 mi+1,155 mi
- 25/05/201731,306 mi+1,395 mi
- 25/05/201731,306 mi
- 14/06/201833,123 mi+1,817 mi
- 14/06/201833,123 mi
- 07/06/201934,905 mi+1,782 mi
- 23/07/202036,560 mi+1,655 mi
- 19/07/202136,988 mi+428 mi
- 11/07/202237,779 mi+791 mi
- 28/01/202638,256 mi+477 mi
Average of roughly 1,414 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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