1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P820 ACT
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 71,515 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,515 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P820 ACT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2024
- 71,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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P820 ACT Mileage History
- 11/01/202262,117 mi
- 09/01/202367,286 mi+5,169 mi
- 15/07/202471,515 mi+4,229 mi
Average of roughly 3,747 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P820 ACT 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 (P820 ACT) between January 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
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