Yes, P178 AAW is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 January 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P178 AAW?

The MOT for P178 AAW is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P178 AAW?

The recorded mileage for P178 AAW is 75,228 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P178 AAW ULEZ compliant?

No, P178 AAW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P178 AAW

P178 AAW

1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 75,228 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25 May 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 75,228 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 Jan 2027

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1996

Engine

999cc

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P178 AAW Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
75,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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P178 AAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 07:42

MOT Analysis

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P178 AAW) between October 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”.

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P178 AAW Mileage History

04/10/200625,189 mi
27/09/200726,618 mi+1,429 mi
19/09/200827,715 mi+1,097 mi
20/09/200827,715 mi
01/10/200929,007 mi+1,292 mi
20/09/201030,260 mi+1,253 mi
30/09/201131,459 mi+1,199 mi
28/09/201232,776 mi+1,317 mi
28/09/201232,776 mi
08/10/201333,973 mi+1,197 mi
04/10/201435,164 mi+1,191 mi
28/09/201536,416 mi+1,252 mi
02/11/201636,842 mi+426 mi
02/11/201636,842 mi
21/03/201842,237 mi+5,395 mi
06/03/201942,246 mi+9 mi
07/05/202049,786 mi+7,540 mi
28/04/202153,436 mi+3,650 mi
05/05/202153,571 mi+135 mi
27/05/202259,168 mi+5,597 mi
23/05/202364,722 mi+5,554 mi
24/05/202469,201 mi+4,479 mi
27/05/202572,905 mi+3,704 mi
22/05/202675,228 mi+2,323 mi

Average of roughly 2,549 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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