1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P443 GKE
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 77,695 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P443 GKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
- 77,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P443 GKE Mileage History
- 08/09/202159,212 mi
- 09/09/202159,221 mi+9 mi
- 03/06/202476,104 mi+16,883 mi
- 05/06/202476,105 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/202577,695 mi+1,590 mi
Average of roughly 5,001 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P443 GKE 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 (P443 GKE) between September 2021 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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