1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R452 ANH
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/06/1998. Recorded mileage 33,590 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1390cc
R452 ANH Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2021
- 33,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R452 ANH Mileage History
- 03/05/200613,951 mi
- 02/05/200715,432 mi+1,481 mi
- 15/04/200816,460 mi+1,028 mi
- 28/04/200917,360 mi+900 mi
- 27/04/201018,180 mi+820 mi
- 28/04/201018,187 mi+7 mi
- 20/04/201119,049 mi+862 mi
- 24/04/201219,933 mi+884 mi
- 23/04/201321,068 mi+1,135 mi
- 15/04/201422,480 mi+1,412 mi
- 21/04/201523,895 mi+1,415 mi
- 27/04/201625,345 mi+1,450 mi
- 25/04/201726,792 mi+1,447 mi
- 25/04/201828,150 mi+1,358 mi
- 09/04/201929,506 mi+1,356 mi
- 23/09/202031,238 mi+1,732 mi
- 09/10/202133,590 mi+2,352 mi
Average of roughly 1,272 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R452 ANH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R452 ANH) between May 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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