2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · BU16 XLE
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 27,397 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2020. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Dec 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU16 XLE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2019
- 27,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BU16 XLE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (BU16 XLE) between March 2019 and March 2019.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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