1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R646 CKN
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 98,974 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R646 CKN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2011
- 98,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R646 CKN Mileage History
- 20/10/200677,859 mi
- 15/09/200782,629 mi+4,770 mi
- 17/09/200782,629 mi
- 26/09/200885,317 mi+2,688 mi
- 01/10/200886,375 mi+1,058 mi
- 28/05/201093,591 mi+7,216 mi
- 27/05/201198,974 mi+5,383 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R646 CKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R646 CKN) between October 2006 and May 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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