1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P724 CLJ
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 83,377 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,377 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
P724 CLJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2013
- 83,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 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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P724 CLJ Mileage History
- 07/03/200663,411 mi
- 07/03/200663,411 mi
- 28/02/200768,979 mi+5,568 mi
- 12/03/200871,311 mi+2,332 mi
- 10/03/200974,033 mi+2,722 mi
- 25/03/2010766,626 mi+692,593 mi
- 25/03/201076,626 mi-690,000 mi
- 11/03/201179,049 mi+2,423 mi
- 16/03/201281,452 mi+2,403 mi
- 21/03/201383,377 mi+1,925 mi
Average of roughly 2,836 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P724 CLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P724 CLJ) between March 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)”.
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