1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S323 JGO
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 62,746 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2011. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,746 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.
S323 JGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2010
- 62,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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S323 JGO Mileage History
- 19/04/200648,799 mi
- 19/04/200648,799 mi
- 07/05/200951,743 mi+2,944 mi
- 18/05/200951,784 mi+41 mi
- 11/03/201062,746 mi+10,962 mi
Average of roughly 3,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S323 JGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S323 JGO) between April 2006 and March 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2010 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: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)”; “Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)”.
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