No, W597 CFV is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for W597 CFV?

The MOT for W597 CFV is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 November 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of W597 CFV?

The recorded mileage for W597 CFV is 105,911 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W597 CFV ULEZ compliant?

No, W597 CFV 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

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · W597 CFV

W597 CFV

2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2000. Recorded mileage 105,911 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 21/11/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 105,911 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/11/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 105,911 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2000
Engine: 1400cc

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W597 CFV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2024
105,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (9 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

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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W597 CFV Mileage History

22/11/2022100,774 mi
25/10/2023103,281 mi+2,507 mi
03/11/2023103,282 mi+1 mi
13/11/2024105,909 mi+2,627 mi
20/11/2024105,911 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,574 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

W597 CFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 03:39

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W597 CFV) between November 2022 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 November 2024 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.

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