2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · AX16 HXK
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2016. Recorded mileage 68,527 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1798cc
AX16 HXK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
- 68,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AX16 HXK Mileage History
- 31/07/202367,233 mi
- 01/08/202367,235 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/202467,267 mi+32 mi
- 29/07/202568,527 mi+1,260 mi
Average of roughly 648 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AX16 HXK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (AX16 HXK) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 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: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), 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: “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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