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2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BU16 XFB

BU16 XFB

2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18/03/2016. Recorded mileage 51,727 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2016 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 27/04/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,727 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/04/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1197cc

BU16 XFB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
  • 51,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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BU16 XFB Mileage History

  1. 29/11/202336,335 mi
  2. 29/11/202336,336 mi+1 mi
  3. 26/11/202448,410 mi+12,074 mi
  4. 24/04/202551,724 mi+3,314 mi
  5. 28/04/202551,727 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 10,898 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BU16 XFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (BU16 XFB) between November 2023 and April 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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