1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S797 ADL
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1998. Recorded mileage 55,700 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S797 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 55,700 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S797 ADL Mileage History
- 23/03/202244,574 mi
- 24/03/202347,478 mi+2,904 mi
- 19/04/202451,702 mi+4,224 mi
- 14/04/202555,700 mi+3,998 mi
- 15/04/202555,700 mi
Average of roughly 3,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S797 ADL 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 (S797 ADL) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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