1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P196 DEC
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 72,940 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
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P196 DEC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 72,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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P196 DEC Mileage History
- 19/10/202365,662 mi
- 12/11/202470,832 mi+5,170 mi
- 19/12/202572,940 mi+2,108 mi
Average of roughly 3,357 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P196 DEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P196 DEC) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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