No, P231 DAO is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P231 DAO?

The MOT for P231 DAO is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 October 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of P231 DAO?

The recorded mileage for P231 DAO is 98,468 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P231 DAO ULEZ compliant?

No, P231 DAO 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 1.9L Diesel · P231 DAO

P231 DAO

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 98,468 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 26/10/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/05/2008)
Recorded Mileage: 98,468 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 26/10/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/05/2008

Mileage: 98,468 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1896cc

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P231 DAO Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2007
98,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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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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P231 DAO Mileage History

14/10/200564,232 mi
27/10/200683,177 mi+18,945 mi
26/10/200798,467 mi+15,290 mi
26/10/200798,468 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 16,856 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P231 DAO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 21:39

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P231 DAO) between October 2005 and October 2007.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 October 2007 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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