1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R654 GGC
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/11/1997. Recorded mileage 72,180 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,180 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
R654 GGC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2023
- 72,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R654 GGC Mileage History
- 14/11/200529,170 mi
- 14/11/200529,170 mi
- 14/11/200631,850 mi+2,680 mi
- 02/04/200836,129 mi+4,279 mi
- 08/04/200941,538 mi+5,409 mi
- 19/04/201047,323 mi+5,785 mi
- 25/05/201149,872 mi+2,549 mi
- 24/05/201252,273 mi+2,401 mi
- 24/05/201354,702 mi+2,429 mi
- 16/05/201455,889 mi+1,187 mi
- 19/05/201557,132 mi+1,243 mi
- 27/05/201557,177 mi+45 mi
- 31/05/201662,093 mi+4,916 mi
- 17/05/201764,540 mi+2,447 mi
- 24/05/201867,661 mi+3,121 mi
- 23/05/201969,323 mi+1,662 mi
- 23/05/201969,323 mi
- 20/05/202069,913 mi+590 mi
- 27/05/202170,977 mi+1,064 mi
- 28/05/202170,979 mi+2 mi
- 28/05/202271,731 mi+752 mi
- 23/05/202372,180 mi+449 mi
- 23/05/202372,180 mi
Average of roughly 2,455 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R654 GGC 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 (R654 GGC) between November 2005 and May 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”.
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