1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S176 AOO
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 74,717 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,717 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
S176 AOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 74,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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S176 AOO Mileage History
- 01/09/202272,962 mi
- 01/09/202373,713 mi+751 mi
- 30/08/202474,276 mi+563 mi
- 05/09/202474,280 mi+4 mi
- 08/09/202574,717 mi+437 mi
Average of roughly 581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S176 AOO 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 (S176 AOO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2025 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: Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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