1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S139 BFW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1998. Recorded mileage 89,308 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,308 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
S139 BFW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2012
- 89,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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S139 BFW Mileage History
- 25/09/200625,999 mi
- 25/09/200625,999 mi
- 07/09/200735,208 mi+9,209 mi
- 26/09/200843,825 mi+8,617 mi
- 29/09/200949,506 mi+5,681 mi
- 29/09/200949,506 mi
- 24/09/201061,714 mi+12,208 mi
- 24/09/201061,714 mi
- 13/09/201176,693 mi+14,979 mi
- 16/09/201176,757 mi+64 mi
- 13/09/201289,308 mi+12,551 mi
- 17/09/201289,308 mi
Average of roughly 10,588 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
S139 BFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S139 BFW) between September 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.