1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R692 EMV
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/03/1998. Recorded mileage 43,090 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,090 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
R692 EMV Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2023
- 43,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (31 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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R692 EMV Mileage History
- 22/03/20063,283 mi
- 27/03/20073,409 mi+126 mi
- 08/04/20083,558 mi+149 mi
- 06/05/200910,023 mi+6,465 mi
- 29/04/201016,864 mi+6,841 mi
- 29/04/201016,864 mi
- 04/05/201123,285 mi+6,421 mi
- 04/05/201123,285 mi
- 30/04/201227,265 mi+3,980 mi
- 30/04/201227,265 mi
- 06/02/201428,681 mi+1,416 mi
- 19/02/201530,489 mi+1,808 mi
- 23/02/201530,489 mi
- 20/06/201631,466 mi+977 mi
- 09/06/201732,879 mi+1,413 mi
- 09/06/201732,879 mi
- 13/07/201834,064 mi+1,185 mi
- 13/07/201834,064 mi
- 03/12/201835,138 mi+1,074 mi
- 05/12/201835,141 mi+3 mi
- 22/11/201937,411 mi+2,270 mi
- 28/11/202038,579 mi+1,168 mi
- 30/11/202038,579 mi
- 04/11/202141,305 mi+2,726 mi
- 04/11/202141,305 mi
- 02/11/202241,770 mi+465 mi
- 02/11/202241,771 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/202343,088 mi+1,317 mi
- 10/11/202343,090 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,257 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
R692 EMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R692 EMV) between March 2006 and November 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (31 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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