1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P655 DEP
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 70,386 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
P655 DEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 70,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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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P655 DEP Mileage History
- 09/08/202462,192 mi
- 22/08/202462,200 mi+8 mi
- 11/08/202565,997 mi+3,797 mi
- 12/08/202670,360 mi+4,363 mi
- 26/08/202670,386 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 4,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P655 DEP 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 (P655 DEP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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