1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · N318 CBD
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 May 1996. Recorded mileage 61,813 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N318 CBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 61,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N318 CBD 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 (N318 CBD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
N318 CBD Mileage History
- 22/03/202455,418 mi
- 26/03/202455,148 mi-270 mi
- 21/03/202558,536 mi+3,388 mi
- 21/03/202558,536 mi
- 18/03/202661,813 mi+3,277 mi
Average of roughly 3,218 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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