1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · N547 CKP
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 108,083 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N547 CKP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2007
- 108,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N547 CKP 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 (N547 CKP) between September 2005 and September 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
N547 CKP Mileage History
- 16/09/200592,781 mi
- 14/09/200699,788 mi+7,007 mi
- 14/09/200699,788 mi
- 19/09/2007108,083 mi+8,295 mi
Average of roughly 7,627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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