2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ET16 YLP
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25/07/2016. Recorded mileage 96,585 miles. MOT valid until 23/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,585 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1197cc
ET16 YLP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 96,585 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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ET16 YLP Mileage History
- 05/07/202368,442 mi
- 08/07/202476,849 mi+8,407 mi
- 04/07/202586,924 mi+10,075 mi
- 21/07/202696,585 mi+9,661 mi
- 21/07/202696,585 mi
Average of roughly 9,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ET16 YLP 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 YLP) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 July 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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