1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P419 VCU
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 122,724 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1390cc
P419 VCU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2013
- 122,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 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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P419 VCU Mileage History
- 24/08/2006105,826 mi
- 29/08/2006105,826 mi
- 02/09/2008106,936 mi+1,110 mi
- 01/09/2009113,427 mi+6,491 mi
- 18/08/2010114,468 mi+1,041 mi
- 25/08/2010114,560 mi+92 mi
- 13/08/2011117,325 mi+2,765 mi
- 28/08/2012118,865 mi+1,540 mi
- 02/08/2013122,724 mi+3,859 mi
- 05/08/2013122,724 mi
Average of roughly 2,432 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P419 VCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P419 VCU) between August 2006 and August 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2013 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: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.