Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · EKZ 4156

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/11/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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EKZ 4156 Mileage History

  1. 06/10/2023114,963 mi
  2. 04/11/2024117,077 mi+2,114 mi
  3. 06/11/2024117,104 mi+27 mi
  4. 03/11/2025117,962 mi+858 mi
  5. 18/11/2025118,006 mi+44 mi

Average of roughly 1,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EKZ 4156 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 01:46
MOT Analysis

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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