1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P973 FOM
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 65,125 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P973 FOM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2010
- 65,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 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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P973 FOM Mileage History
- 17/06/200654,765 mi
- 21/08/200756,767 mi+2,002 mi
- 09/06/200858,105 mi+1,338 mi
- 09/06/200858,105 mi
- 30/07/200962,842 mi+4,737 mi
- 04/08/200962,854 mi+12 mi
- 04/11/201065,125 mi+2,271 mi
- 04/11/201065,125 mi
Average of roughly 2,363 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P973 FOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (P973 FOM) between June 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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