1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P361 WPR
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 54,480 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P361 WPR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2018
- 54,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P361 WPR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P361 WPR) between August 2005 and May 2018.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 May 2018 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
P361 WPR Mileage History
- 12/08/200528,069 mi
- 18/08/200528,664 mi+595 mi
- 11/08/200630,188 mi+1,524 mi
- 15/08/200731,756 mi+1,568 mi
- 15/08/200833,650 mi+1,894 mi
- 07/08/200935,416 mi+1,766 mi
- 12/08/201036,888 mi+1,472 mi
- 20/07/201137,668 mi+780 mi
- 19/07/201238,505 mi+837 mi
- 22/07/201338,973 mi+468 mi
- 14/07/201439,318 mi+345 mi
- 20/07/201539,608 mi+290 mi
- 04/07/201639,809 mi+201 mi
- 11/07/201639,814 mi+5 mi
- 08/07/201745,753 mi+5,939 mi
- 24/05/201854,478 mi+8,725 mi
- 24/05/201854,480 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,066 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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