1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P836 JKW
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 104,070 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P836 JKW Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2022
- 104,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P836 JKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P836 JKW) between January 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
P836 JKW Mileage History
- 16/01/200631,646 mi
- 27/02/200771,637 mi+39,991 mi
- 28/04/200874,097 mi+2,460 mi
- 08/05/200975,023 mi+926 mi
- 12/05/200975,023 mi
- 22/06/201076,990 mi+1,967 mi
- 22/06/201076,990 mi
- 13/06/201177,978 mi+988 mi
- 14/06/201177,978 mi
- 19/06/201278,838 mi+860 mi
- 20/06/201380,763 mi+1,925 mi
- 20/06/201380,763 mi
- 20/06/201483,356 mi+2,593 mi
- 25/06/201483,356 mi
- 13/06/201586,204 mi+2,848 mi
- 19/06/201586,258 mi+54 mi
- 13/06/201688,602 mi+2,344 mi
- 17/06/201688,602 mi
- 22/06/201790,626 mi+2,024 mi
- 28/06/201790,701 mi+75 mi
- 16/06/201893,921 mi+3,220 mi
- 25/06/201893,921 mi
- 17/06/201995,039 mi+1,118 mi
- 01/07/202096,194 mi+1,155 mi
- 15/07/202096,196 mi+2 mi
- 25/06/202197,150 mi+954 mi
- 28/11/2022104,063 mi+6,913 mi
- 29/11/2022104,070 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,294 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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