1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P882 BAO
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 46,166 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,166 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
P882 BAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 46,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P882 BAO Mileage History
- 30/06/202332,020 mi
- 04/07/202332,020 mi
- 14/08/202432,769 mi+749 mi
- 21/08/202538,647 mi+5,878 mi
- 19/08/202646,166 mi+7,519 mi
Average of roughly 4,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P882 BAO 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 (P882 BAO) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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