1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · S331 HGU
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/11/1998. Recorded mileage 40,415 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,415 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
S331 HGU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2022
- 40,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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S331 HGU Mileage History
- 30/10/20067,772 mi
- 30/10/20078,224 mi+452 mi
- 24/10/20088,555 mi+331 mi
- 05/10/20098,710 mi+155 mi
- 28/09/20108,808 mi+98 mi
- 03/10/201112,068 mi+3,260 mi
- 13/11/201214,794 mi+2,726 mi
- 11/11/201315,855 mi+1,061 mi
- 11/11/201315,855 mi
- 17/11/201417,187 mi+1,332 mi
- 24/11/201510,897 mi-6,290 mi
- 24/11/201510,898 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/201618,815 mi+7,917 mi
- 28/11/201719,919 mi+1,104 mi
- 28/11/201719,919 mi
- 01/09/201822,052 mi+2,133 mi
- 30/08/201927,574 mi+5,522 mi
- 30/08/201927,574 mi
- 21/08/202030,971 mi+3,397 mi
- 17/07/202135,411 mi+4,440 mi
- 13/07/202240,415 mi+5,004 mi
Average of roughly 2,079 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
S331 HGU 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 (S331 HGU) between October 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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