1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R260 FBR
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 44,991 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R260 FBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 44,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R260 FBR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R260 FBR) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30”; “Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average ”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
R260 FBR Mileage History
- 23/08/202433,649 mi
- 29/08/202542,710 mi+9,061 mi
- 19/09/202542,713 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/202644,881 mi+2,168 mi
- 18/09/202644,991 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 5,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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