1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S916 TVW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 132,131 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,131 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
S916 TVW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2015
- 132,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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S916 TVW Mileage History
- 18/10/200572,350 mi
- 05/10/200681,934 mi+9,584 mi
- 11/10/200791,297 mi+9,363 mi
- 10/10/200898,466 mi+7,169 mi
- 06/10/2009103,907 mi+5,441 mi
- 13/10/2010114,262 mi+10,355 mi
- 21/10/2011124,029 mi+9,767 mi
- 26/10/2011124,055 mi+26 mi
- 16/01/2015132,131 mi+8,076 mi
Average of roughly 6,466 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
S916 TVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S916 TVW) between October 2005 and January 2015.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2015 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: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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