No, W896 DGC is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for W896 DGC?

The MOT for W896 DGC is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 April 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of W896 DGC?

The recorded mileage for W896 DGC is 167,735 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W896 DGC ULEZ compliant?

No, W896 DGC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · W896 DGC

W896 DGC

2000 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 167,735 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 07/04/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 167,735 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 07/04/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 167,735 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2000
Engine: 1000cc

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W896 DGC Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2022
167,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
19 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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W896 DGC Mileage History

09/04/2022114,113 mi
23/04/2022167,735 mi+53,622 mi

Average of roughly 1,406,648 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

W896 DGC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 10:08

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Polo (W896 DGC) between April 2022 and April 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Driver's airbag missing aftermarket steering wheel fitted (7.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.

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