2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · AM54 ALV
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 83,985 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AM54 ALV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 83,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AM54 ALV Mileage History
- 09/02/202359,892 mi
- 09/02/202359,892 mi
- 12/03/202466,774 mi+6,882 mi
- 14/03/202574,649 mi+7,875 mi
- 25/03/202683,985 mi+9,336 mi
Average of roughly 7,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM54 ALV 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 2016 Volkswagen Polo (AM54 ALV) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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