2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · CJ11 MCM
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 65,688 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CJ11 MCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 65,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CJ11 MCM 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 (CJ11 MCM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CJ11 MCM Mileage History
- 04/10/202345,507 mi
- 09/10/202456,451 mi+10,944 mi
- 10/10/202456,473 mi+22 mi
- 20/10/202565,688 mi+9,215 mi
- 22/10/202565,688 mi
Average of roughly 9,838 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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