1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R685 DNH
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 82,206 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R685 DNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2009
- 82,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R685 DNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R685 DNH) between August 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
R685 DNH Mileage History
- 03/08/200674,519 mi
- 27/07/200776,832 mi+2,313 mi
- 31/07/200776,832 mi
- 16/07/200879,740 mi+2,908 mi
- 10/07/200982,206 mi+2,466 mi
Average of roughly 2,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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