1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · R993 FBW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23/06/1998. Recorded mileage 134,118 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1598cc
R993 FBW Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 134,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 16 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (32 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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R993 FBW Mileage History
- 14/07/200675,007 mi
- 06/07/200784,398 mi+9,391 mi
- 06/07/200784,398 mi
- 18/07/200895,267 mi+10,869 mi
- 23/07/200895,267 mi
- 17/07/2009101,132 mi+5,865 mi
- 05/07/2010107,349 mi+6,217 mi
- 30/06/2011112,457 mi+5,108 mi
- 07/07/2011112,453 mi-4 mi
- 29/06/20120 mi-112,453 mi
- 05/07/201291,270 mi+91,270 mi
- 03/07/201395,985 mi+4,715 mi
- 10/07/201395,985 mi
- 04/07/2014101,440 mi+5,455 mi
- 04/07/2014101,440 mi
- 13/07/2015105,029 mi+3,589 mi
- 31/07/2015105,041 mi+12 mi
- 03/08/2015105,041 mi
- 28/07/2016108,101 mi+3,060 mi
- 05/08/2016108,113 mi+12 mi
- 01/08/2017111,621 mi+3,508 mi
- 08/08/2017111,623 mi+2 mi
- 31/07/2018114,412 mi+2,789 mi
- 10/08/2018114,412 mi
- 29/07/2019116,827 mi+2,415 mi
- 23/08/2019116,855 mi+28 mi
- 27/07/2020119,180 mi+2,325 mi
- 27/07/2020119,180 mi
- 27/07/2021122,408 mi+3,228 mi
- 10/08/2021122,408 mi
- 18/08/2022128,015 mi+5,607 mi
- 07/09/2022128,234 mi+219 mi
- 15/08/2023134,118 mi+5,884 mi
- 24/08/2023134,118 mi
Average of roughly 3,455 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R993 FBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (R993 FBW) between July 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 16 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 16 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (32 issues), Bodywork (27 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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