1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P223 RGB
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 120,848 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/09/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/05/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1390cc
P223 RGB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2011
- 120,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 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 RGB Mileage History
- 10/02/200697,752 mi
- 01/09/2007102,193 mi+4,441 mi
- 12/08/2008104,357 mi+2,164 mi
- 14/08/2008104,360 mi+3 mi
- 02/09/2009107,873 mi+3,513 mi
- 10/09/2009107,877 mi+4 mi
- 08/09/2010113,969 mi+6,092 mi
- 25/09/2010114,213 mi+244 mi
- 24/09/2011120,848 mi+6,635 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P223 RGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P223 RGB) between February 2006 and September 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2011 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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