CarVerify

Free Car Check

273X433

1998 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,351 mi
Last recorded52,351 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Polo73,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration273X433
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 44,445 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

see service sheet for other notes

took two attempts to getr co% through †

wipers near to end of useful life †

Fail 21 Feb 2007 44,445 miles

see service sheet for other notes

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

took two attempts to getr co% through †

wipers near to end of useful life †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,468 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

273X433 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 73,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 273X433, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 273X433?

You can check the full history of 273X433 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 273X433 registered?

273X433 is a 1998 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is 273X433 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 273X433 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 273X433 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 273X433. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.