1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R98 JJR
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 75,166 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,166 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
R98 JJR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2006
- 75,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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R98 JJR Mileage History
- 01/07/200569,833 mi
- 02/07/200569,833 mi
- 22/06/200675,166 mi+5,333 mi
- 28/06/200675,166 mi
Average of roughly 5,381 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R98 JJR 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 (R98 JJR) between July 2005 and June 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2006 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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