2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BM03 WHY
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 73,289 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BM03 WHY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 73,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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BM03 WHY 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 (BM03 WHY) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
BM03 WHY Mileage History
- 30/09/202239,006 mi
- 26/09/202350,308 mi+11,302 mi
- 18/09/202461,880 mi+11,572 mi
- 29/09/202573,289 mi+11,409 mi
Average of roughly 11,433 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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