The road tax status for S208 DBF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for S208 DBF?

The MOT for S208 DBF is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 January 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of S208 DBF?

The recorded mileage for S208 DBF is 48,971 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is S208 DBF ULEZ compliant?

No, S208 DBF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does S208 DBF have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, S208 DBF is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S208 DBF

S208 DBF

1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/10/1998. Recorded mileage 48,971 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 30/01/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 48,971 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

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Valid until 30/01/2025

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Mileage: 48,971 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1390cc

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S208 DBF Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2024
48,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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S208 DBF Mileage History

27/07/200529,320 mi
11/07/200630,349 mi+1,029 mi
24/07/200731,804 mi+1,455 mi
30/07/200833,206 mi+1,402 mi
08/07/200934,254 mi+1,048 mi
19/07/201035,500 mi+1,246 mi
19/07/201035,500 mi
18/07/201136,623 mi+1,123 mi
19/07/201237,791 mi+1,168 mi
16/07/201338,901 mi+1,110 mi
03/07/201439,765 mi+864 mi
03/07/201439,765 mi
07/07/201540,579 mi+814 mi
20/07/201641,307 mi+728 mi
20/07/201641,307 mi
21/07/201742,121 mi+814 mi
11/07/201842,763 mi+642 mi
19/07/201943,377 mi+614 mi
22/01/202143,863 mi+486 mi
21/01/202244,782 mi+919 mi
26/01/202244,782 mi
26/01/202347,284 mi+2,502 mi
31/01/202347,288 mi+4 mi
23/01/202448,971 mi+1,683 mi

Average of roughly 1,063 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

S208 DBF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 03:02

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S208 DBF) between July 2005 and January 2024.

The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”.

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