1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R227 LAM
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 159,481 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,481 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
R227 LAM Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2013
- 159,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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R227 LAM Mileage History
- 26/01/2006104,300 mi
- 26/01/2006104,300 mi
- 31/01/2007106,799 mi+2,499 mi
- 01/02/2008110,853 mi+4,054 mi
- 17/01/2009120,943 mi+10,090 mi
- 23/01/2009121,129 mi+186 mi
- 16/01/2010129,635 mi+8,506 mi
- 18/01/2010129,637 mi+2 mi
- 24/01/2011138,284 mi+8,647 mi
- 23/01/2012146,572 mi+8,288 mi
- 23/01/2012146,572 mi
- 23/01/2013159,481 mi+12,909 mi
- 24/01/2013159,481 mi
Average of roughly 7,889 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R227 LAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R227 LAM) between January 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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