1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · R233 BVM
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 81,548 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 999cc
R233 BVM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2012
- 81,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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R233 BVM Mileage History
- 28/07/200663,611 mi
- 10/06/201064,620 mi+1,009 mi
- 10/06/201064,620 mi
- 30/06/201172,770 mi+8,150 mi
- 30/06/201172,770 mi
- 12/09/201281,548 mi+8,778 mi
Average of roughly 2,928 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R233 BVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R233 BVM) between July 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2012 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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