1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · S778 CAA
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 132,004 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S778 CAA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2023
- 132,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S778 CAA 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 (S778 CAA) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
S778 CAA Mileage History
- 06/08/2022128,890 mi
- 06/08/2022128,890 mi
- 26/08/2023132,004 mi+3,114 mi
- 26/08/2023132,004 mi
Average of roughly 2,953 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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