1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N67 YHN
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 163,173 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
N67 YHN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2016
- 163,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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N67 YHN Mileage History
- 08/12/200588,461 mi
- 28/11/200690,733 mi+2,272 mi
- 04/12/200793,863 mi+3,130 mi
- 08/12/200896,852 mi+2,989 mi
- 15/12/2009100,017 mi+3,165 mi
- 20/12/2010107,824 mi+7,807 mi
- 16/12/2011118,007 mi+10,183 mi
- 19/12/2011118,058 mi+51 mi
- 07/12/2012127,319 mi+9,261 mi
- 07/12/2012127,326 mi+7 mi
- 06/12/2013134,956 mi+7,630 mi
- 13/12/2013135,088 mi+132 mi
- 09/12/2014140,790 mi+5,702 mi
- 19/12/2014140,920 mi+130 mi
- 23/12/2015147,962 mi+7,042 mi
- 30/12/2016163,173 mi+15,211 mi
Average of roughly 6,754 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
N67 YHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N67 YHN) between December 2005 and December 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 December 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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