1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R928 EGV
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 26,802 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R928 EGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 26,802 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R928 EGV 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 (R928 EGV) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box has split in (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall perishe”.
R928 EGV Mileage History
- 29/05/202426,401 mi
- 11/06/202426,414 mi+13 mi
- 10/06/202526,605 mi+191 mi
- 11/06/202526,608 mi+3 mi
- 05/06/202626,802 mi+194 mi
Average of roughly 199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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- 085 5-Speed Manual Gearbox 5th Gear Whine & Bearing FailureSerious
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