1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P513 JTP
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/08/1996. Recorded mileage 64,794 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1390cc
P513 JTP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 64,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P513 JTP Mileage History
- 28/03/200652,314 mi
- 14/05/200752,657 mi+343 mi
- 14/04/200854,608 mi+1,951 mi
- 16/04/200956,406 mi+1,798 mi
- 19/04/201057,375 mi+969 mi
- 18/04/201158,322 mi+947 mi
- 16/04/201259,007 mi+685 mi
- 16/04/201359,587 mi+580 mi
- 16/04/201359,587 mi
- 07/04/201460,249 mi+662 mi
- 23/03/201560,720 mi+471 mi
- 14/03/201661,224 mi+504 mi
- 20/03/201761,535 mi+311 mi
- 12/03/201861,784 mi+249 mi
- 14/03/201861,792 mi+8 mi
- 11/03/201962,133 mi+341 mi
- 09/03/202062,608 mi+475 mi
- 10/03/202062,608 mi
- 17/03/202162,986 mi+378 mi
- 15/03/202263,458 mi+472 mi
- 15/03/202263,458 mi
- 21/03/202363,854 mi+396 mi
- 09/04/202464,191 mi+337 mi
- 26/03/202564,511 mi+320 mi
- 17/03/202664,794 mi+283 mi
Average of roughly 625 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P513 JTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P513 JTP) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (5.2.6)”.
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