1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S370 APL
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 98,930 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Jul 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,930 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S370 APL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/07/2022
- 98,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S370 APL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S370 APL) between August 2006 and July 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
S370 APL Mileage History
- 22/08/200652,458 mi
- 24/08/200758,087 mi+5,629 mi
- 18/08/200862,888 mi+4,801 mi
- 24/08/200968,577 mi+5,689 mi
- 02/09/201072,185 mi+3,608 mi
- 29/09/201181,234 mi+9,049 mi
- 23/10/201288,821 mi+7,587 mi
- 19/10/201389,258 mi+437 mi
- 13/10/201490,225 mi+967 mi
- 14/10/201490,234 mi+9 mi
- 04/11/201591,239 mi+1,005 mi
- 05/11/201591,239 mi
- 03/11/201693,107 mi+1,868 mi
- 05/04/201895,177 mi+2,070 mi
- 11/04/201996,522 mi+1,345 mi
- 02/07/202096,655 mi+133 mi
- 05/07/202197,623 mi+968 mi
- 05/07/202298,930 mi+1,307 mi
Average of roughly 2,929 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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