1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · N733 BBA
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 105,383 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Dec 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N733 BBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 105,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N733 BBA MOT History
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 (N733 BBA) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
N733 BBA Mileage History
- 16/01/2023103,526 mi
- 15/01/2024104,727 mi+1,201 mi
- 19/01/2024104,730 mi+3 mi
- 16/01/2025105,382 mi+652 mi
- 24/01/2025105,383 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 918 miles per year across 5 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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