2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BA16 UCS
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 39,065 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,065 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA16 UCS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 39,065 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BA16 UCS 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 (BA16 UCS) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BA16 UCS Mileage History
- 01/09/202219,810 mi
- 12/08/202322,704 mi+2,894 mi
- 29/08/202433,940 mi+11,236 mi
- 30/08/202539,065 mi+5,125 mi
- 30/08/202539,065 mi
Average of roughly 6,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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