1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S75 RPW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 54,072 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S75 RPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 54,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S75 RPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Volkswagen Polo (S75 RPW) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S75 RPW Mileage History
- 27/10/202242,387 mi
- 31/10/202343,838 mi+1,451 mi
- 07/11/202343,838 mi
- 06/11/202448,521 mi+4,683 mi
- 06/11/202554,072 mi+5,551 mi
Average of roughly 3,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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