1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R407 HDV
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 57,497 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R407 HDV Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 57,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R407 HDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R407 HDV) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Background severly discoloured (0.1 (d))”.
R407 HDV Mileage History
- 14/02/20067,699 mi
- 14/02/20067,699 mi
- 29/01/20077,942 mi+243 mi
- 23/01/20088,215 mi+273 mi
- 11/02/20098,487 mi+272 mi
- 25/01/20108,460 mi-27 mi
- 02/02/20118,856 mi+396 mi
- 07/02/20129,043 mi+187 mi
- 04/02/20139,182 mi+139 mi
- 18/02/20149,330 mi+148 mi
- 18/02/20149,332 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/201512,911 mi+3,579 mi
- 25/05/201617,761 mi+4,850 mi
- 09/11/201722,494 mi+4,733 mi
- 10/11/201722,494 mi
- 01/03/201929,500 mi+7,006 mi
- 03/03/202032,331 mi+2,831 mi
- 12/03/202032,423 mi+92 mi
- 09/03/202140,470 mi+8,047 mi
- 10/03/202140,470 mi
- 15/03/202246,378 mi+5,908 mi
- 15/03/202246,378 mi
- 06/03/202351,547 mi+5,169 mi
- 10/04/202456,437 mi+4,890 mi
- 11/04/202456,437 mi
- 12/02/202557,203 mi+766 mi
- 30/03/202657,497 mi+294 mi
- 30/03/202657,497 mi
Average of roughly 2,475 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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