1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R339 JYS
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1998. Recorded mileage 74,573 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1390cc
R339 JYS Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2009
- 74,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R339 JYS Mileage History
- 17/05/200657,085 mi
- 17/05/200657,085 mi
- 07/06/200762,809 mi+5,724 mi
- 13/06/200762,896 mi+87 mi
- 06/05/200866,174 mi+3,278 mi
- 08/05/200866,174 mi
- 05/05/200974,573 mi+8,399 mi
- 07/05/200974,573 mi
Average of roughly 5,881 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R339 JYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R339 JYS) between May 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.