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VOLKSWAGEN
POLO 1.0 L (1997)
critical checks
valid MOT found
184 days remaining expires 14th Apr 2025
valid road tax found
50 days remaining due 1st Dec 2024
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outstanding finance
Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 6,100 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen
You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,600 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped
It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,000 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 14,000 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export
During the last 90 days we found that more than 8,400 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks
Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.
recorded use
mileage record
3rd Apr 2024
122,640 miles (MOT)
15th Apr 2023
117,280 miles (MOT)
4th Feb 2023
117,206 miles (MOT)
5th May 2022
114,000 miles (DVLA)
3rd Feb 2022
120,500 miles (MOT)
27th Oct 2020
119,862 miles (MOT)
4th Nov 2019
107,312 miles (MOT)
16th May 2019
108,000 miles (DVLA)
11th Jun 2018
100,890 miles (MOT)
2nd Jun 2017
100,884 miles (MOT)
8th Jul 2016
200,000 miles (DVLA)
2nd Jun 2016
100,878 miles (MOT)
2nd Jun 2016
100,877 miles (MOT)
21st May 2015
100,476 miles (MOT)
6th May 2014
99,631 miles (MOT)
7th May 2013
98,669 miles (MOT)
7th May 2013
98,609 miles (MOT)
9th May 2012
97,951 miles (MOT)
9th May 2011
97,382 miles (MOT)
10th May 2010
96,684 miles (MOT)
12th May 2009
95,639 miles (MOT)
22nd May 2008
94,805 miles (MOT)
15th May 2007
94,033 miles (MOT)
17th May 2006
92,977 miles (MOT)
24th May 2005
84,450 miles (MOT)
23rd May 2005
84,450 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights
Most recent mileage record
122,640 miles
Estimated current mileage
125,558 miles
Estimated annual mileage
5,526 miles
MOT status & history
MOT Status
Valid: Expires 14th Apr 2025
Date
3rd Apr 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
122640 miles
Expiry
14th Apr 2025
Date
15th Apr 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
117280 miles
Expiry
14th Apr 2024
Advisory Notice
Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test ()
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner And Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Date
4th Feb 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
117206 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Major
Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust Catalytic Converter Missing Where One Was Fitted As Standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Major
Offside Front Driver's Airbag Missing Aftermarket Steering Wheel Fitted (7.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Minor
Driver's View To The Front Outside The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Wipers Restricted By An Obstruction Sunstrip (3.1 (a) (i))
Date
3rd Feb 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
120500 miles
Expiry
2nd Feb 2023
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Date
27th Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
119862 miles
Expiry
3rd Nov 2021
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Date
4th Nov 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
107312 miles
Expiry
3rd Nov 2020
Advisory Notice
Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test ()
Advisory Notice
Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) ()
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Direction Indicator Insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Lower Suspension Arms Both Rear Bushes Deteriorating
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Service Brake And Handbrake Low Effort (needs Attention)
Date
11th Jun 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
100890 miles
Expiry
10th Jun 2019
Advisory Notice
Front Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Date
2nd Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
100884 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2018
Date
2nd Jun 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
100878 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2017
Date
2nd Jun 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
100877 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
Fail
Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized (3.6.e.3)
Date
21st May 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
100476 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2016
Date
21st May 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
100476 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Fail
Nearside Rear Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
Date
6th May 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
99631 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2015
Date
7th May 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
98669 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2014
User Entered
Chips In Windscreen
User Entered
Surface Corrosion Showing On Front Brake Pipes
User Entered
Engine Oil Leak
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Date
7th May 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
98609 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
Fail
Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
User Entered
Chips In Windscreen
User Entered
Surface Corrosion Showing On Front Brake Pipes
User Entered
Engine Oil Leak
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
Date
9th May 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
97951 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2013
User Entered
Chips In Windscreen
User Entered
Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
User Entered
Rear Brake Hose Metal Ends Corroded
User Entered
Has Cam Belt Ever Been Replaced?
Date
9th May 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
97382 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2012
Advisory Notice
Front Trailing Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Date
9th May 2011
Result
Failed
Odometer
97382 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Advisory Notice
Front Trailing Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Date
10th May 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
96684 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2011
User Entered
Small Stone Chip Centre Of Screen
User Entered
Slight Play In Rack
Date
12th May 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
95639 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2010
Date
12th May 2009
Result
Failed
Odometer
95639 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
Fail
Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
Date
22nd May 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
94805 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2009
Date
22nd May 2008
Result
Failed
Odometer
94805 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
Fail
Nearside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
Fail
Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
Fail
Exhaust Tailpipe Not Capable Of Allowing The Emission Probe To Be Inserted (7.3.d.1)
User Entered
Slight Leak On Front To Centre Exhaust Pipe
Date
15th May 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
94033 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2008
Advisory Notice
Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Slight Binding N/s/r .
Date
17th May 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
92977 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2007
Date
24th May 2005
Result
Passed
Odometer
84450 miles
Expiry
5th Jun 2006
Date
23rd May 2005
Result
Failed
Odometer
84450 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Parking Brake Lever Releases When Knocked (3.1.6a)
Fail
Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
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valuation data
current values
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle
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value history
data from similar, matching vehicles
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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time
An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 9782 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
running costs
fuel efficiency
Combined
47.9 mpg
Extra Urban
57.7 mpg
Urban Cold
36.7 mpg
road tax
Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Dec 2024
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£115
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£210
6 months (Direct Debit)
£110
12 months (Direct Debit)
£220
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.
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specifications
original details
Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
5th Jun 1997
Current Colour
Red
Original Colour
Red
Country of Origin
Spain
Model Variant
L
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Sep 1996
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Sep 1996
Series
MK3
vehicle body
Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
5 Door Hatchback
Number of Doors
5
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine
Make
Volkswagen cars
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
1.0L
Size
999 cc
Max Speed
94 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
18.5 seconds
Horse Power
50 bhp
Peak Power
5000 rpm
Torque
63.5 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3000 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Front
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Bore
67 mm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
4
Valve Gear
SOHC
Valves per Cylinder
2
Stroke Length
71
Delivery
Normal
Description
M6BOCAAKSDB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
VOLKSWAGEN POLO 1.0 L
Launched in 1975, the Volkswagon Polo remains a popular choice in the supermini car market. Volkswagon have produced 6 generations of the VW Polo with a number of additional 'facelifts' over the years. The latest 6th generation VW Polo, launched in 2017, has an improved engine and interior technology, as well as a bigger cabin.
- The most popular colour is Red.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider Purple, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 1L more than any other.
Red
32.32%
Blue
24.71%
Green
19.39%
Silver
7.60%
Black
7.22%
White
6.08%
Grey
1.52%
2005
0.76%
2004
1.14%
2002
1.14%
2001
2.28%
2000
0.76%
1999
38.40%
1998
23.95%
1997
28.90%
1996
2.28%
999cc
95.06%
1043cc
4.56%
Petrol
100.00%
0
6.11%
1
6.87%
2
14.50%
3
15.65%
4
16.79%
5
12.98%
6
4.96%
7
8.02%
8
4.20%
9
2.67%
10
2.67%
11
1.91%
12
1.15%
14
0.76%
16
0.76%
10k … 20k
0.82%
20k … 30k
2.04%
30k … 40k
2.04%
40k … 50k
6.53%
50k … 60k
6.12%
60k … 70k
8.98%
70k … 80k
12.65%
80k … 90k
14.69%
90k … 100k
14.29%
100k … 110k
8.98%
110k … 120k
7.76%
120k … 130k
4.49%
130k … 140k
4.08%
140k … 150k
2.45%
150k … 160k
2.04%
160k … 170k
0.82%
