Official DVLA Record

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N481 FFS

N481 FFS

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1996. Recorded mileage 70,658 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/09/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/03/2015)
Recorded Mileage
70,658 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/09/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/03/2015
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1390cc

N481 FFS Key Findings

  • 11 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2013
  • 70,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N481 FFS Mileage History

  1. 15/08/200541,298 mi
  2. 31/08/200642,866 mi+1,568 mi
  3. 29/08/200744,332 mi+1,466 mi
  4. 16/08/200845,843 mi+1,511 mi
  5. 19/09/200949,214 mi+3,371 mi
  6. 11/09/201053,554 mi+4,340 mi
  7. 22/09/201162,465 mi+8,911 mi
  8. 17/09/201266,138 mi+3,673 mi
  9. 11/09/201370,645 mi+4,507 mi
  10. 21/09/201370,658 mi+13 mi
  11. 21/09/201370,658 mi

Average of roughly 3,624 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

N481 FFS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 07:45
MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N481 FFS) between August 2005 and September 2013.

The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 September 2013 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”.

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