2016 Volkswagen Polo SE TSI 1.2L Petrol · KM16 ULW

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo SE TSI presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its five most recent MOT tests. The latest examination on 24 March 2026 at 68,272 miles returned a clean pass, confirming the vehicle remains structurally and mechanically sound under DVSA criteria as of four months before this assessment. Annual mileage sits at a modest 6,827 miles against a ten-year lifespan, reflecting light use. The records show consistent yearly increments: 48,045 miles in March 2022, 55,646 by May 2023, 61,547 in May 2024, 67,113 in May 2025, and 68,272 in March 2026. A single gap appears between the March 2022 and May 2023 tests, yet the 7,601-mile rise over that span stays within expected norms. No rapid accumulation or prolonged standing is evident from the data. No advisories or failures flag suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, binding calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. The absence of recurring faults suggests previous owners maintained the car to a reasonable standard without deferring consumable replacements. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and suspension components, as MOT passes do not capture wear below test thresholds. Verify service history to corroborate the clean test record.