1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S458 CNJ
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 84,174 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/12/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,174 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
S458 CNJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 84,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 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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S458 CNJ Mileage History
- 07/05/202277,908 mi
- 07/05/202277,908 mi
- 02/06/202380,607 mi+2,699 mi
- 16/09/202584,174 mi+3,567 mi
Average of roughly 1,864 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S458 CNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S458 CNJ) between May 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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