1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N47 LGJ
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1996. Recorded mileage 85,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/12/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,144 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
N47 LGJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2014
- 85,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 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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N47 LGJ Mileage History
- 04/03/200651,503 mi
- 03/03/200757,339 mi+5,836 mi
- 05/03/200757,339 mi
- 04/03/200863,505 mi+6,166 mi
- 01/08/200965,562 mi+2,057 mi
- 02/08/200965,562 mi
- 28/08/201068,626 mi+3,064 mi
- 28/08/201068,626 mi
- 30/08/201173,748 mi+5,122 mi
- 03/09/201173,843 mi+95 mi
- 28/11/201280,853 mi+7,010 mi
- 25/11/201382,637 mi+1,784 mi
- 03/12/201485,144 mi+2,507 mi
Average of roughly 3,845 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
N47 LGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N47 LGJ) between March 2006 and December 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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