2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · BW16 RCZ
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 80,982 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW16 RCZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 80,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BW16 RCZ Mileage History
- 30/03/202344,799 mi
- 28/03/202456,489 mi+11,690 mi
- 04/04/202456,589 mi+100 mi
- 02/04/202567,712 mi+11,123 mi
- 23/03/202680,982 mi+13,270 mi
Average of roughly 12,138 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BW16 RCZ 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 (BW16 RCZ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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