2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · DR02 AES
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 56,892 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DR02 AES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 56,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DR02 AES 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 (DR02 AES) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
DR02 AES Mileage History
- 20/10/202326,554 mi
- 22/08/202429,169 mi+2,615 mi
- 15/09/202539,355 mi+10,186 mi
- 14/08/202656,889 mi+17,534 mi
- 17/08/202656,892 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 10,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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