2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · AY66 VFM
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 83,733 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY66 VFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 83,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AY66 VFM Mileage History
- 03/09/202470,589 mi
- 30/06/202573,899 mi+3,310 mi
- 30/06/202573,902 mi+3 mi
- 27/07/202683,729 mi+9,827 mi
- 28/07/202683,733 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY66 VFM 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 (AY66 VFM) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
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