1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R172 BJA
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 117,723 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 May 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R172 BJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/04/2024
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R172 BJA 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 (R172 BJA) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
R172 BJA Mileage History
- 19/01/2022115,511 mi
- 25/03/2022115,511 mi
- 29/03/2022115,511 mi
- 18/04/2023117,723 mi+2,212 mi
Average of roughly 1,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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