No, R308 ALH is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R308 ALH?

The MOT for R308 ALH is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R308 ALH?

The recorded mileage for R308 ALH is 55,057 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R308 ALH ULEZ compliant?

No, R308 ALH 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

MOT Valid

1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R308 ALH

R308 ALH

1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1998. Recorded mileage 55,057 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/01/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 55,057 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 21/01/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 55,057 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 999cc

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R308 ALH Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
55,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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R308 ALH Mileage History

16/01/202432,274 mi
19/01/202432,277 mi+3 mi
21/01/202548,123 mi+15,846 mi
21/01/202655,057 mi+6,934 mi
22/01/202655,057 mi

Average of roughly 11,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R308 ALH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 09:29

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R308 ALH) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 January 2026 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 (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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