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1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · S517 EVV

S517 EVV

1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/10/1998. Recorded mileage 72,765 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/11/2023
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1598cc

S517 EVV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2022
  • 72,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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S517 EVV Mileage History

  1. 27/10/202171,137 mi
  2. 27/10/202171,137 mi
  3. 09/11/202272,765 mi+1,628 mi

Average of roughly 1,573 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

S517 EVV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S517 EVV) between October 2021 and November 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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