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1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · S311 BJO

S311 BJO

1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/09/1998. Recorded mileage 62,229 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 27/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage
62,229 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/11/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
999cc

S311 BJO Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
  • 62,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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S311 BJO Mileage History

  1. 24/08/202262,192 mi
  2. 29/04/202662,229 mi+37 mi
  3. 29/04/202662,229 mi

Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S311 BJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 13:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S311 BJO) between August 2022 and April 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Brake servo inoperative pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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