1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R937 AAH
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 102,182 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,182 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R937 AAH Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2012
- 102,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R937 AAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R937 AAH) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
R937 AAH Mileage History
- 04/02/200649,590 mi
- 07/02/200757,316 mi+7,726 mi
- 07/02/200757,316 mi
- 05/02/200867,278 mi+9,962 mi
- 05/02/200867,278 mi
- 31/01/200978,741 mi+11,463 mi
- 06/02/201087,359 mi+8,618 mi
- 06/02/201087,359 mi
- 05/02/201194,795 mi+7,436 mi
- 05/02/201194,795 mi
- 13/02/2012102,182 mi+7,387 mi
Average of roughly 8,731 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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