1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R934 FGH
1997 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 62,146 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R934 FGH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2023
- 62,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R934 FGH Mileage History
- 07/10/202257,665 mi
- 07/10/202257,665 mi
- 12/10/202362,146 mi+4,481 mi
- 12/10/202362,146 mi
Average of roughly 4,421 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R934 FGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Volkswagen Polo (R934 FGH) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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