2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DH16 CXY
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 54,172 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,172 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DH16 CXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 54,172 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DH16 CXY 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 (DH16 CXY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusters in/op (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
DH16 CXY Mileage History
- 07/08/202448,166 mi
- 04/08/202551,403 mi+3,237 mi
- 04/08/202551,406 mi+3 mi
- 17/08/202654,172 mi+2,766 mi
- 19/08/202654,172 mi
Average of roughly 2,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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