2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · W696 JBN
2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 131,814 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W696 JBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 131,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W696 JBN 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 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W696 JBN) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W696 JBN Mileage History
- 09/12/2023127,696 mi
- 16/12/2024129,826 mi+2,130 mi
- 10/01/2025129,839 mi+13 mi
- 11/12/2025131,691 mi+1,852 mi
- 06/01/2026131,814 mi+123 mi
Average of roughly 1,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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