1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P223 GFL
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 190,033 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P223 GFL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2009
- 190,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 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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P223 GFL Mileage History
- 25/09/2006170,943 mi
- 25/09/2006170,943 mi
- 29/09/2007176,745 mi+5,802 mi
- 29/09/2008180,424 mi+3,679 mi
- 09/10/2008180,473 mi+49 mi
- 19/10/2009189,919 mi+9,446 mi
- 02/11/2009190,033 mi+114 mi
Average of roughly 6,149 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P223 GFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P223 GFL) between September 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2009 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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