1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P710 HBA
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1996. Recorded mileage 54,099 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1043cc
P710 HBA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 54,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P710 HBA Mileage History
- 09/08/200619,562 mi
- 06/08/200721,460 mi+1,898 mi
- 05/08/200823,459 mi+1,999 mi
- 03/08/200925,049 mi+1,590 mi
- 10/08/201026,414 mi+1,365 mi
- 08/08/201127,523 mi+1,109 mi
- 08/08/201228,664 mi+1,141 mi
- 06/08/201329,246 mi+582 mi
- 11/08/201431,756 mi+2,510 mi
- 07/02/201736,467 mi+4,711 mi
- 20/02/201736,467 mi
- 19/02/201838,144 mi+1,677 mi
- 19/03/201939,571 mi+1,427 mi
- 21/03/201939,571 mi
- 27/08/202042,311 mi+2,740 mi
- 22/09/202145,122 mi+2,811 mi
- 23/09/202145,124 mi+2 mi
- 27/09/202245,238 mi+114 mi
- 28/09/202245,238 mi
- 23/09/202351,139 mi+5,901 mi
- 31/10/202351,182 mi+43 mi
- 18/11/202351,185 mi+3 mi
- 27/11/202351,190 mi+5 mi
- 01/07/202554,099 mi+2,909 mi
- 01/07/202554,099 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P710 HBA 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 (P710 HBA) between August 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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