2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · EX16 DYC
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 88,100 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX16 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 88,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX16 DYC 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 (EX16 DYC) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60R15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
EX16 DYC Mileage History
- 06/12/202377,186 mi
- 06/12/202483,131 mi+5,945 mi
- 16/12/202483,132 mi+1 mi
- 11/12/202588,100 mi+4,968 mi
- 11/12/202588,100 mi
Average of roughly 5,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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