1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R2 BJT
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 80,920 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 BJT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/07/2023
- 80,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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R2 BJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R2 BJT) between April 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
R2 BJT Mileage History
- 20/04/202278,158 mi
- 20/04/202278,158 mi
- 20/07/202380,920 mi+2,762 mi
Average of roughly 2,212 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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