1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · R995 AWS
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1998. Recorded mileage 67,681 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,681 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
R995 AWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
- 67,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 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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R995 AWS Mileage History
- 12/10/202266,538 mi
- 13/10/202367,112 mi+574 mi
- 23/10/202367,114 mi+2 mi
- 21/12/202467,678 mi+564 mi
- 02/01/202567,681 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 514 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R995 AWS 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 (R995 AWS) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2025 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: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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