1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · N795 KGP
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 100,262 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N795 KGP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2013
- 100,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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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N795 KGP Mileage History
- 10/02/200635,138 mi
- 27/04/200752,297 mi+17,159 mi
- 19/04/200864,333 mi+12,036 mi
- 02/04/200972,811 mi+8,478 mi
- 27/04/201078,843 mi+6,032 mi
- 27/04/201078,843 mi
- 19/04/201182,638 mi+3,795 mi
- 20/04/201182,638 mi
- 30/04/201289,048 mi+6,410 mi
- 30/04/201289,049 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/2013100,262 mi+11,213 mi
Average of roughly 9,041 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
N795 KGP MOT History
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 (N795 KGP) between February 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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