1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R455 FGR
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1997. Recorded mileage 17,165 miles. MOT valid until 29/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,165 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
R455 FGR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 17,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R455 FGR Mileage History
- 22/11/20059,978 mi
- 22/11/200610,155 mi+177 mi
- 21/11/200710,562 mi+407 mi
- 20/11/200810,804 mi+242 mi
- 11/11/200911,215 mi+411 mi
- 18/11/201011,618 mi+403 mi
- 16/11/201111,891 mi+273 mi
- 14/11/201212,198 mi+307 mi
- 15/11/201312,522 mi+324 mi
- 13/11/201412,816 mi+294 mi
- 17/11/201513,159 mi+343 mi
- 02/11/201613,506 mi+347 mi
- 02/11/201713,952 mi+446 mi
- 02/11/201713,952 mi
- 30/10/201814,398 mi+446 mi
- 01/11/201914,835 mi+437 mi
- 30/10/202015,322 mi+487 mi
- 01/11/202115,830 mi+508 mi
- 01/11/202115,830 mi
- 04/11/202216,205 mi+375 mi
- 02/11/202316,579 mi+374 mi
- 06/11/202416,892 mi+313 mi
- 13/11/202517,165 mi+273 mi
Average of roughly 360 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R455 FGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R455 FGR) between November 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
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