1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S625 BNW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 141,186 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,186 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
S625 BNW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2009
- 141,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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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S625 BNW Mileage History
- 20/01/2006125,008 mi
- 24/01/2006125,008 mi
- 24/01/2007131,064 mi+6,056 mi
- 01/02/2007131,068 mi+4 mi
- 24/01/2008136,277 mi+5,209 mi
- 11/02/2009141,182 mi+4,905 mi
- 12/02/2009141,186 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,280 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
S625 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S625 BNW) between January 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.
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