2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · BE53 BAB
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2016. Recorded mileage 50,104 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1798cc
BE53 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 50,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BE53 BAB Mileage History
- 18/08/202230,657 mi
- 01/11/202334,478 mi+3,821 mi
- 26/10/202442,307 mi+7,829 mi
- 14/01/202650,104 mi+7,797 mi
- 14/01/202650,104 mi
Average of roughly 5,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BE53 BAB 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 (BE53 BAB) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues). 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 Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
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