1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R477 OFL
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 63,810 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2021.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R477 OFL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2020
- 63,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R477 OFL 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 (R477 OFL) between February 2006 and June 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2020 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Emissions not tested Vehicle badly misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
R477 OFL Mileage History
- 27/02/200647,379 mi
- 26/02/200749,486 mi+2,107 mi
- 04/03/200851,042 mi+1,556 mi
- 26/02/200952,575 mi+1,533 mi
- 08/03/201053,967 mi+1,392 mi
- 09/03/201155,195 mi+1,228 mi
- 29/02/201256,473 mi+1,278 mi
- 26/02/201357,809 mi+1,336 mi
- 24/02/201458,876 mi+1,067 mi
- 03/03/201559,899 mi+1,023 mi
- 15/03/201660,926 mi+1,027 mi
- 14/03/201761,904 mi+978 mi
- 14/03/201862,686 mi+782 mi
- 12/03/201963,320 mi+634 mi
- 04/03/202063,800 mi+480 mi
- 11/06/202063,807 mi+7 mi
- 17/06/202063,810 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,149 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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