1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N402 CST
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 117,684 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/01/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1390cc
N402 CST Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2007
- 117,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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N402 CST Mileage History
- 04/04/2006106,746 mi
- 05/04/2006106,746 mi
- 07/04/2007117,683 mi+10,937 mi
- 09/04/2007117,684 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,792 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N402 CST MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N402 CST) between April 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2007 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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