1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · P723 APM
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 93,272 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P723 APM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/02/2024
- 93,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P723 APM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P723 APM) between August 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
P723 APM Mileage History
- 19/08/202293,093 mi
- 30/08/202293,093 mi
- 28/02/202493,272 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 117 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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