1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · P892 BRM
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 123,632 miles. MOT expired on 30 Dec 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P892 BRM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/12/2024
- 123,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P892 BRM 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 (P892 BRM) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
P892 BRM Mileage History
- 06/12/2022120,631 mi
- 06/12/2022120,631 mi
- 07/12/2023122,233 mi+1,602 mi
- 20/12/2023122,370 mi+137 mi
- 09/12/2024123,632 mi+1,262 mi
Average of roughly 1,493 miles per year across 5 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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