1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P359 LNP
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 31,229 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/02/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
P359 LNP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2014
- 31,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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P359 LNP Mileage History
- 18/07/200620,716 mi
- 23/07/200721,606 mi+890 mi
- 14/01/200821,921 mi+315 mi
- 15/01/200821,923 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/200927,406 mi+5,483 mi
- 14/01/200924,706 mi-2,700 mi
- 13/01/201026,858 mi+2,152 mi
- 14/01/201128,799 mi+1,941 mi
- 14/01/201128,799 mi
- 11/01/201230,099 mi+1,300 mi
- 13/01/201230,099 mi
- 11/01/201330,730 mi+631 mi
- 14/01/201431,229 mi+499 mi
Average of roughly 1,403 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P359 LNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P359 LNP) between July 2006 and January 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2014 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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 emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.