No, R260 JRG is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R260 JRG?

The MOT for R260 JRG is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 December 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of R260 JRG?

The recorded mileage for R260 JRG is 95,148 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R260 JRG ULEZ compliant?

No, R260 JRG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.9L Diesel · R260 JRG

R260 JRG

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 95,148 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29/12/2007
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 95,148 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 29/12/2007

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2008

Mileage: 95,148 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1896cc

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R260 JRG Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2006
95,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R260 JRG Mileage History

29/12/200582,481 mi
30/12/200582,481 mi
22/12/200695,148 mi+12,667 mi
29/12/200695,148 mi

Average of roughly 12,680 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R260 JRG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 17:00

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R260 JRG) between December 2005 and December 2006.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 December 2006 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”.

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