1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P501 BPD
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 82,314 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P501 BPD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 82,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P501 BPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P501 BPD) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
P501 BPD Mileage History
- 27/07/202280,805 mi
- 20/07/202381,492 mi+687 mi
- 20/07/202481,975 mi+483 mi
- 13/09/202582,314 mi+339 mi
Average of roughly 482 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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