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1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N59 GLN

N59 GLN

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 86,400 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/07/2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (17/05/2024)
Recorded Mileage
86,400 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/07/2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 17/05/2024
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1390cc

N59 GLN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2023
  • 86,400 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 Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N59 GLN Mileage History

  1. 28/08/202178,111 mi
  2. 27/08/202281,797 mi+3,686 mi
  3. 01/09/202281,806 mi+9 mi
  4. 17/07/202386,400 mi+4,594 mi
  5. 17/07/202386,400 mi

Average of roughly 4,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N59 GLN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 19:31
MOT Analysis

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 (N59 GLN) between August 2021 and July 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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