1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · N374 DKY
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 111,317 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N374 DKY Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2011
- 111,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N374 DKY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N374 DKY) between April 2006 and April 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2011 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
N374 DKY Mileage History
- 25/04/200680,211 mi
- 21/08/200617,946 mi-62,265 mi
- 04/04/200784,790 mi+66,844 mi
- 22/04/200891,109 mi+6,319 mi
- 30/03/2010105,665 mi+14,556 mi
- 02/04/2010105,665 mi
- 02/04/2011111,317 mi+5,652 mi
Average of roughly 6,301 miles per year across 7 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: 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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