1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R876 LAA
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 123,314 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/12/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,314 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
R876 LAA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2013
- 123,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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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R876 LAA Mileage History
- 18/11/200575,655 mi
- 22/11/200680,214 mi+4,559 mi
- 21/11/200782,578 mi+2,364 mi
- 20/11/200889,766 mi+7,188 mi
- 26/11/200999,219 mi+9,453 mi
- 26/11/200999,220 mi+1 mi
- 10/11/2010108,296 mi+9,076 mi
- 07/11/2011116,693 mi+8,397 mi
- 09/11/2011116,741 mi+48 mi
- 17/01/2013121,512 mi+4,771 mi
- 17/01/2013121,512 mi
- 13/12/2013123,314 mi+1,802 mi
Average of roughly 5,906 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R876 LAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R876 LAA) between November 2005 and December 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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