No, N474 AKO is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for N474 AKO?

The MOT for N474 AKO is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 April 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of N474 AKO?

The recorded mileage for N474 AKO is 149,437 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N474 AKO ULEZ compliant?

No, N474 AKO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · N474 AKO

N474 AKO

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 149,437 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 27/04/2010
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/12/2009)
Recorded Mileage: 149,437 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/04/2010

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/12/2009

Mileage: 149,437 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1043cc

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N474 AKO Key Findings

6 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2009
149,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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N474 AKO Mileage History

18/04/2006134,074 mi
05/03/2007136,530 mi+2,456 mi
24/04/2008143,699 mi+7,169 mi
28/04/2008143,832 mi+133 mi
04/04/2009149,437 mi+5,605 mi
04/04/2009149,437 mi

Average of roughly 5,186 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

N474 AKO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 20 Sept 2026, 12:42

MOT Analysis

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6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N474 AKO) between April 2006 and April 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 April 2009 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.

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