1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · S827 BNW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 88,871 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- 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.
S827 BNW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2008
- 88,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 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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S827 BNW Mileage History
- 24/09/2005110,490 mi
- 09/05/200785,523 mi-24,967 mi
- 12/05/200785,523 mi
- 29/05/200888,871 mi+3,348 mi
Average of roughly -8,075 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S827 BNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S827 BNW) between September 2005 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”.
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