1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P62 JKN
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 85,497 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P62 JKN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 85,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P62 JKN Mileage History
- 22/04/202485,096 mi
- 29/04/202485,096 mi
- 09/05/202585,419 mi+323 mi
- 24/04/202685,497 mi+78 mi
- 24/04/202685,497 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P62 JKN 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 (P62 JKN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 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: Windscreen (8 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”.
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