2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BN16 VDF
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 73,258 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN16 VDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 73,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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BN16 VDF Mileage History
- 27/02/202456,931 mi
- 27/02/202456,931 mi
- 03/10/202459,968 mi+3,037 mi
- 24/09/202573,257 mi+13,289 mi
- 24/09/202573,258 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,369 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BN16 VDF 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 (BN16 VDF) between February 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
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