No, P856 ENV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P856 ENV?

The MOT for P856 ENV is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 July 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of P856 ENV?

The recorded mileage for P856 ENV is 156,379 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P856 ENV ULEZ compliant?

No, P856 ENV 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 · P856 ENV

P856 ENV

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 156,379 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/07/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 156,379 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/07/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2013

Mileage: 156,379 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1390cc

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P856 ENV Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2012
156,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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P856 ENV Mileage History

14/07/2006102,909 mi
14/07/2006102,909 mi
17/07/2007121,737 mi+18,828 mi
07/08/2007123,121 mi+1,384 mi
24/02/2009136,132 mi+13,011 mi
07/11/2009762,918 mi+626,786 mi
09/11/201085,149 mi-677,769 mi
03/02/2012156,371 mi+71,222 mi
11/07/2012156,379 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 8,921 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P856 ENV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 05:08

MOT Analysis

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 (P856 ENV) between July 2006 and July 2012.

The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 11 July 2012 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: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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