1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P305 FKJ
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 117,511 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P305 FKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 117,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P305 FKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P305 FKJ) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P305 FKJ Mileage History
- 28/02/2023108,963 mi
- 29/02/2024112,071 mi+3,108 mi
- 29/02/2024112,071 mi
- 26/02/2025114,682 mi+2,611 mi
- 28/02/2026117,511 mi+2,829 mi
Average of roughly 2,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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