1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N425 LMW
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 86,124 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N425 LMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 86,124 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N425 LMW Mileage History
- 30/10/202385,240 mi
- 30/10/202385,240 mi
- 29/10/202485,672 mi+432 mi
- 30/10/202485,683 mi+11 mi
- 19/11/202586,124 mi+441 mi
Average of roughly 430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N425 LMW 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 (N425 LMW) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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