1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S424 KGX
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 54,787 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,787 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1390cc
S424 KGX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2011
- 54,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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S424 KGX Mileage History
- 12/12/200647,027 mi
- 13/12/200647,027 mi
- 27/02/200850,127 mi+3,100 mi
- 27/02/200850,127 mi
- 24/02/201054,171 mi+4,044 mi
- 03/03/201154,787 mi+616 mi
Average of roughly 1,838 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
S424 KGX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S424 KGX) between December 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2011 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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