2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · ET16 VPA
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 50,416 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET16 VPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 50,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET16 VPA 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 (ET16 VPA) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ET16 VPA Mileage History
- 21/09/202234,651 mi
- 25/09/202338,532 mi+3,881 mi
- 25/09/202338,532 mi
- 20/08/202442,329 mi+3,797 mi
- 15/08/202550,416 mi+8,087 mi
Average of roughly 5,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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