1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · S970 BBW
1998 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 100,095 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S970 BBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 100,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S970 BBW 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 (S970 BBW) between November 2021 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
S970 BBW Mileage History
- 15/11/202186,818 mi
- 14/11/202293,279 mi+6,461 mi
- 09/11/202399,591 mi+6,312 mi
- 28/04/2025100,074 mi+483 mi
- 03/06/2025100,095 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 3,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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