No, R658 RBW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R658 RBW?

The MOT for R658 RBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 July 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of R658 RBW?

The recorded mileage for R658 RBW is 104,999 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R658 RBW ULEZ compliant?

No, R658 RBW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R658 RBW

R658 RBW

1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 104,999 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/07/2014
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 104,999 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 23/07/2014

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 104,999 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 999cc

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R658 RBW Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2014
104,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R658 RBW Mileage History

21/07/200650,165 mi
18/07/200755,922 mi+5,757 mi
17/07/200861,906 mi+5,984 mi
17/07/200861,906 mi
13/07/200969,202 mi+7,296 mi
16/07/201076,164 mi+6,962 mi
16/07/201076,164 mi
20/07/201183,010 mi+6,846 mi
19/07/201289,156 mi+6,146 mi
19/07/201396,935 mi+7,779 mi
24/07/201396,975 mi+40 mi
31/07/2014104,986 mi+8,011 mi
09/10/2014104,999 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 6,671 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

R658 RBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 16:52

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R658 RBW) between July 2006 and October 2014.

The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 09 October 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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