1995 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · N921 LPN
1995 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1995. Recorded mileage 77,855 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,855 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N921 LPN Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2010
- 77,855 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N921 LPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Volkswagen Polo (N921 LPN) between June 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2010 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), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
N921 LPN Mileage History
- 28/06/200660,239 mi
- 20/06/200766,822 mi+6,583 mi
- 10/06/200871,719 mi+4,897 mi
- 18/06/200975,038 mi+3,319 mi
- 18/06/200975,038 mi
- 15/06/201077,855 mi+2,817 mi
- 16/06/201077,855 mi
Average of roughly 4,441 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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