1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 CL 1.4L Petrol · WDZ 1157
1997 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 CL (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Jan 1997. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.4 CL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WDZ 1157 Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 28/08/2022
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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