1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · R56 EAL
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1998. Recorded mileage 52,710 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R56 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 52,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R56 EAL Mileage History
- 20/01/202343,006 mi
- 27/01/202343,010 mi+4 mi
- 22/01/202450,083 mi+7,073 mi
- 20/01/202551,557 mi+1,474 mi
- 12/01/202652,710 mi+1,153 mi
Average of roughly 3,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R56 EAL 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 (R56 EAL) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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