1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R424 BYS
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 78,535 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,535 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
R424 BYS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2021
- 78,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R424 BYS Mileage History
- 12/12/200635,488 mi
- 05/12/200736,799 mi+1,311 mi
- 05/12/200736,799 mi
- 10/12/200838,403 mi+1,604 mi
- 08/12/200939,303 mi+900 mi
- 10/12/201039,813 mi+510 mi
- 15/12/201140,229 mi+416 mi
- 17/12/201240,835 mi+606 mi
- 17/12/201240,835 mi
- 17/12/201341,546 mi+711 mi
- 10/12/201442,245 mi+699 mi
- 21/12/201547,556 mi+5,311 mi
- 05/12/201654,978 mi+7,422 mi
- 01/12/201762,000 mi+7,022 mi
- 19/12/201870,512 mi+8,512 mi
- 21/12/201975,200 mi+4,688 mi
- 05/12/202077,614 mi+2,414 mi
- 30/12/202178,535 mi+921 mi
Average of roughly 2,860 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
R424 BYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R424 BYS) between December 2006 and December 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2021 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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