1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P382 EVM
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 83,554 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,554 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
P382 EVM Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2009
- 83,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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P382 EVM Mileage History
- 29/08/200646,981 mi
- 04/09/200647,086 mi+105 mi
- 05/09/200647,091 mi+5 mi
- 29/08/200757,187 mi+10,096 mi
- 30/08/200757,187 mi
- 19/08/200871,488 mi+14,301 mi
- 23/08/200871,488 mi
- 14/09/200983,544 mi+12,056 mi
- 18/09/200983,554 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,970 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P382 EVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P382 EVM) between August 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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