1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S365 AAB
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 89,628 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,628 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
S365 AAB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/07/2019
- 89,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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S365 AAB Mileage History
- 20/07/200650,189 mi
- 23/07/200754,125 mi+3,936 mi
- 24/07/200857,706 mi+3,581 mi
- 21/07/200960,115 mi+2,409 mi
- 23/07/201064,204 mi+4,089 mi
- 19/07/201167,611 mi+3,407 mi
- 11/07/201270,391 mi+2,780 mi
- 23/07/201374,351 mi+3,960 mi
- 23/07/201374,351 mi
- 17/07/201477,380 mi+3,029 mi
- 17/07/201477,380 mi
- 20/07/201580,562 mi+3,182 mi
- 20/07/201580,562 mi
- 20/07/201682,604 mi+2,042 mi
- 20/07/201682,605 mi+1 mi
- 19/07/201784,771 mi+2,166 mi
- 13/07/201887,284 mi+2,513 mi
- 13/07/201887,284 mi
- 19/07/201989,628 mi+2,344 mi
Average of roughly 3,034 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
S365 AAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S365 AAB) between July 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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