1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · S210 HCG
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/11/1998. Recorded mileage 96,645 miles. MOT valid until 02/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1600cc
S210 HCG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 96,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S210 HCG Mileage History
- 03/11/200647,871 mi
- 19/11/200752,625 mi+4,754 mi
- 18/11/200859,505 mi+6,880 mi
- 04/11/200960,739 mi+1,234 mi
- 16/11/201064,888 mi+4,149 mi
- 16/11/201168,809 mi+3,921 mi
- 27/11/201272,341 mi+3,532 mi
- 13/11/201375,277 mi+2,936 mi
- 20/11/201478,354 mi+3,077 mi
- 25/11/201580,884 mi+2,530 mi
- 09/11/201683,025 mi+2,141 mi
- 22/11/201785,454 mi+2,429 mi
- 16/11/201887,836 mi+2,382 mi
- 22/11/201990,163 mi+2,327 mi
- 26/11/202091,474 mi+1,311 mi
- 16/11/202192,539 mi+1,065 mi
- 18/11/202293,757 mi+1,218 mi
- 08/11/202394,683 mi+926 mi
- 19/11/202495,705 mi+1,022 mi
- 20/11/202495,709 mi+4 mi
- 11/11/202596,645 mi+936 mi
Average of roughly 2,564 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
S210 HCG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S210 HCG) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 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: Lighting (45 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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 Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”; “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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