1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R775 ERL
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14/02/1998. Recorded mileage 53,131 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,131 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
R775 ERL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2022
- 53,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting 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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R775 ERL Mileage History
- 16/01/200625,847 mi
- 16/01/200727,999 mi+2,152 mi
- 16/01/200727,999 mi
- 22/01/200830,309 mi+2,310 mi
- 22/01/200932,709 mi+2,400 mi
- 13/01/201034,856 mi+2,147 mi
- 20/01/201136,909 mi+2,053 mi
- 05/01/201239,041 mi+2,132 mi
- 02/01/201340,664 mi+1,623 mi
- 02/01/201340,664 mi
- 02/01/201441,900 mi+1,236 mi
- 18/12/201442,916 mi+1,016 mi
- 15/12/201544,065 mi+1,149 mi
- 06/01/201744,611 mi+546 mi
- 09/01/201744,611 mi
- 18/12/201745,411 mi+800 mi
- 13/05/201946,597 mi+1,186 mi
- 08/09/202048,259 mi+1,662 mi
- 02/09/202150,620 mi+2,361 mi
- 07/09/202253,131 mi+2,511 mi
- 12/09/202253,131 mi
Average of roughly 1,638 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
R775 ERL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R775 ERL) between January 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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