No, N481 FFS is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for N481 FFS?

The MOT for N481 FFS is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 September 2014.

What is the recorded mileage of N481 FFS?

The recorded mileage for N481 FFS is 70,658 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N481 FFS ULEZ compliant?

No, N481 FFS 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 1.4L Petrol · N481 FFS

N481 FFS

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 70,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/09/2014
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/03/2015)
Recorded Mileage: 70,658 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/09/2014

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/03/2015

Mileage: 70,658 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1390cc

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N481 FFS Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2013
70,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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N481 FFS Mileage History

15/08/200541,298 mi
31/08/200642,866 mi+1,568 mi
29/08/200744,332 mi+1,466 mi
16/08/200845,843 mi+1,511 mi
19/09/200949,214 mi+3,371 mi
11/09/201053,554 mi+4,340 mi
22/09/201162,465 mi+8,911 mi
17/09/201266,138 mi+3,673 mi
11/09/201370,645 mi+4,507 mi
21/09/201370,658 mi+13 mi
21/09/201370,658 mi

Average of roughly 3,624 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

N481 FFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 07:45

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N481 FFS) between August 2005 and September 2013.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 September 2013 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.

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