1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EKZ 4156
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/05/1996. Recorded mileage 118,006 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1390cc
EKZ 4156 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 118,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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EKZ 4156 Mileage History
- 06/10/2023114,963 mi
- 04/11/2024117,077 mi+2,114 mi
- 06/11/2024117,104 mi+27 mi
- 03/11/2025117,962 mi+858 mi
- 18/11/2025118,006 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 1,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EKZ 4156 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 1996 Volkswagen Polo (EKZ 4156) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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: Bodywork (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
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