No, N385 MGB is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N385 MGB?

The MOT for N385 MGB is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 May 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of N385 MGB?

The recorded mileage for N385 MGB is 127,769 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N385 MGB ULEZ compliant?

No, N385 MGB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N385 MGB

N385 MGB

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 127,769 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 13/05/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 127,769 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 13/05/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 127,769 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1391cc

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N385 MGB Key Findings

6 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2009
127,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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N385 MGB Mileage History

16/01/2006109,883 mi
12/02/200760,239 mi-49,644 mi
17/02/200760,252 mi+13 mi
28/02/2008120,167 mi+59,915 mi
03/03/2008120,206 mi+39 mi
14/05/2009127,769 mi+7,563 mi

Average of roughly 5,380 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

N385 MGB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 22:16

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N385 MGB) between January 2006 and May 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.

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