1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · R765 FGH
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 75,450 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R765 FGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 75,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R765 FGH Mileage History
- 12/08/202267,676 mi
- 12/08/202267,676 mi
- 02/10/202370,486 mi+2,810 mi
- 25/10/202475,330 mi+4,844 mi
- 24/03/202675,450 mi+120 mi
Average of roughly 2,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R765 FGH 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 (R765 FGH) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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