1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P377 DNR
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 84,352 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P377 DNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2024
- 84,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P377 DNR 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 (P377 DNR) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). 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: “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced nsr inner and outer rear”.
P377 DNR Mileage History
- 11/04/202281,601 mi
- 26/06/202381,608 mi+7 mi
- 28/06/202381,609 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/202484,351 mi+2,742 mi
- 01/07/202484,352 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,238 miles per year across 5 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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