1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R950 AWF
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 May 1998. Recorded mileage 67,231 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R950 AWF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2022
- 67,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R950 AWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R950 AWF) between May 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
R950 AWF Mileage History
- 30/05/202267,225 mi
- 10/12/202267,231 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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