1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S895 AAP
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1998. Recorded mileage 53,730 miles. MOT valid until 14/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,730 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
S895 AAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 53,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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S895 AAP Mileage History
- 01/08/202449,295 mi
- 13/08/202551,365 mi+2,070 mi
- 13/08/202551,365 mi
- 06/08/202653,730 mi+2,365 mi
- 06/08/202653,730 mi
Average of roughly 2,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S895 AAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S895 AAP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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