1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R814 AHE
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 56,901 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R814 AHE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2022
- 56,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R814 AHE Mileage History
- 18/03/202256,901 mi
- 18/03/202256,901 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R814 AHE 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 (R814 AHE) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2022 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: Bodywork (3 issues). 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.
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