1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · 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 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.
- 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: 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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S311 BJO Mileage History
- 24/08/202262,192 mi
- 29/04/202662,229 mi+37 mi
- 29/04/202662,229 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S311 BJO MOT History
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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