2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · EL03 EMO
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 93,986 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,986 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EL03 EMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 93,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EL03 EMO Mileage History
- 05/09/202248,444 mi
- 04/09/202361,157 mi+12,713 mi
- 03/10/202485,786 mi+24,629 mi
- 09/09/202593,636 mi+7,850 mi
- 19/09/202593,986 mi+350 mi
Average of roughly 14,985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EL03 EMO 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 (EL03 EMO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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