1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N219 NFG
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 100,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/02/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
N219 NFG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2014
- 100,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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N219 NFG Mileage History
- 18/08/200666,643 mi
- 18/08/200666,643 mi
- 15/05/200870,060 mi+3,417 mi
- 15/05/200870,060 mi
- 06/05/200974,648 mi+4,588 mi
- 11/05/200974,704 mi+56 mi
- 10/05/201079,167 mi+4,463 mi
- 12/05/201184,209 mi+5,042 mi
- 02/05/201289,861 mi+5,652 mi
- 04/05/201289,864 mi+3 mi
- 14/05/201395,923 mi+6,059 mi
- 15/05/201395,923 mi
- 11/06/2014100,985 mi+5,062 mi
- 13/06/2014100,993 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,393 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
N219 NFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N219 NFG) between August 2006 and June 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.