1996 Volkswagen Polo 1.6L Petrol · P997 EOL
1996 Volkswagen Polo (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 85,635 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2007. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P997 EOL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2006
- 85,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P997 EOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volkswagen Polo (P997 EOL) between August 2006 and August 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
P997 EOL Mileage History
- 04/08/200685,635 mi
- 05/08/200685,635 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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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