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Volkswagen Polo

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,390 cc

S98 OGWMOT history

S98 OGW is a black petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,655 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S98 OGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S98 OGW was last recorded at 57,655 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,655 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,655 miles
  • 2024 – 57,652 miles
  • 2023 – 50,760 miles
  • 2022 – 41,807 miles
  • 2021 – 39,501 miles
  • 2020 – 39,242 miles
  • 2019 – 39,239 miles
  • 2018 – 39,003 miles
  • 2017 – 39,000 miles
  • 2016 – 38,693 miles
  • 2015 – 38,522 miles
  • 2014 – 38,198 miles
  • 2013 – 37,320 miles
  • 2012 – 36,823 miles
  • 2011 – 35,741 miles
  • 2010 – 34,838 miles
  • 2009 – 32,937 miles
  • 2008 – 31,341 miles
  • 2007 – 29,239 miles
  • 2006 – 27,048 miles
  • 2005 – 24,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,655 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,655 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    638159459132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

  2. Fail57,655 miles (+3)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,655 miles
    Test number
    338058851227
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust pipe not connected to centre silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Fail57,652 miles (+6,892)3 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,652 miles
    Test number
    821119588757
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust Blow O2 High 8% (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll Tyres Stretched to fit Wheels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has been rubbing Wheel Arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has been rubbing Wheel Arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass50,760 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    638462648566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,756 miles (+8,949)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,756 miles
    Test number
    585709619437
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass41,807 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,807 miles
    Test number
    558122885183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,501 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,501 miles
    Test number
    166328881674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,242 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    265460532346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,239 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    750558034973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,003 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,003 miles
    Test number
    438978857834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,000 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    461957703419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,693 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    121413305833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,522 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    574120752595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,198 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    346883104320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,320 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,320 miles
    Test number
    927562323360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,823 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,823 miles
    Test number
    988867612333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,741 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    257709911331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,838 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    494989910373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,937 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,937 miles
    Test number
    880370329309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass31,341 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    461209618375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,239 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,239 miles
    Test number
    374808997405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,048 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    641250516354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,188 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    24,188 miles
    Test number
    201998375262
    • NoteRear brake check
    • NoteRear section of exhaust blowing and in poor condition2

Questions about S98 OGW

Does S98 OGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S98 OGW is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S98 OGW?
The MOT on S98 OGW is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S98 OGW done?
S98 OGW was recorded at 57,655 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 1,612 miles a year.
Has S98 OGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S98 OGW has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S98 OGW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S98 OGW find?
S98 OGW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged tyre has been fouling the wheel arch but not fouling at the time of test., and 4 more.

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