1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P486 DJB
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 105,720 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P486 DJB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2010
- 105,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P486 DJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P486 DJB) between April 2007 and September 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2010 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 (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
P486 DJB Mileage History
- 12/04/2007101,111 mi
- 25/04/2007101,161 mi+50 mi
- 22/04/2008103,533 mi+2,372 mi
- 25/04/2008103,552 mi+19 mi
- 06/05/2009105,398 mi+1,846 mi
- 13/05/2009105,399 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/2010105,720 mi+321 mi
Average of roughly 1,345 miles per year across 7 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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