1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R678 GJN
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 70,040 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2008. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,040 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.
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R678 GJN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2007
- 70,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R678 GJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R678 GJN) between April 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
R678 GJN Mileage History
- 06/04/200665,348 mi
- 05/04/200770,040 mi+4,692 mi
Average of roughly 4,706 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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