1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R724 ACR
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1998. Recorded mileage 29,756 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,756 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
R724 ACR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 29,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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R724 ACR Mileage History
- 17/10/202228,195 mi
- 18/10/202228,197 mi+2 mi
- 25/10/202329,752 mi+1,555 mi
- 30/10/202329,756 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,508 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R724 ACR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R724 ACR) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 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: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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