1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · N310 CNA
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 35,979 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N310 CNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 35,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N310 CNA 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 (N310 CNA) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
N310 CNA Mileage History
- 04/11/202129,803 mi
- 16/01/202329,803 mi
- 09/08/202429,843 mi+40 mi
- 31/07/202535,979 mi+6,136 mi
- 31/07/202535,979 mi
Average of roughly 1,653 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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