1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R916 AOF
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 May 1998. Recorded mileage 73,293 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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R916 AOF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2022
- 73,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R916 AOF MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R916 AOF) between December 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (6N/6N2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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The spot-welded steel pedal box bracket can flex and crack under repetitive clutch actuation, causing the clutch pedal to drop to the floor or the clutch cable to snap.
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