The road tax status for P783 BPE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P783 BPE?

The MOT for P783 BPE is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 September 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P783 BPE?

The recorded mileage for P783 BPE is 48,628 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P783 BPE ULEZ compliant?

No, P783 BPE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P783 BPE

P783 BPE

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/10/1996. Recorded mileage 48,628 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/09/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 48,628 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 16/09/2024

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Mileage: 48,628 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1390cc

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P783 BPE Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2024
48,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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P783 BPE Mileage History

07/09/202242,613 mi
18/09/202343,013 mi+400 mi
23/09/202448,628 mi+5,615 mi

Average of roughly 2,940 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

P783 BPE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 04:59

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P783 BPE) between September 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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