1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P493 HWC
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 58,191 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P493 HWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 58,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P493 HWC Mileage History
- 18/08/202353,792 mi
- 12/09/202454,867 mi+1,075 mi
- 19/09/202454,877 mi+10 mi
- 16/09/202558,190 mi+3,313 mi
- 17/09/202558,191 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,111 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P493 HWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P493 HWC) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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