1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N587 NYS
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 107,905 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2007.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N587 NYS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2006
- 107,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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N587 NYS Mileage History
- 03/10/2006107,827 mi
- 23/10/2006107,905 mi+78 mi
Average of roughly 1,422 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N587 NYS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N587 NYS) between October 2006 and October 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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