1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N677 LBJ
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 99,676 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1391cc
N677 LBJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2012
- 99,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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N677 LBJ Mileage History
- 17/02/200665,623 mi
- 18/02/200665,623 mi
- 24/01/200773,037 mi+7,414 mi
- 24/01/200773,037 mi
- 21/02/200880,704 mi+7,667 mi
- 22/02/200880,704 mi
- 24/01/200987,235 mi+6,531 mi
- 24/03/201096,483 mi+9,248 mi
- 25/03/201096,521 mi+38 mi
- 28/02/201198,477 mi+1,956 mi
- 03/03/201198,489 mi+12 mi
- 28/02/201299,676 mi+1,187 mi
Average of roughly 5,649 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
N677 LBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (N677 LBJ) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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