2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · GC16 CKE
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 50,112 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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GC16 CKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 50,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC16 CKE 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 (GC16 CKE) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 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 (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
GC16 CKE Mileage History
- 13/08/202230,643 mi
- 02/12/202337,672 mi+7,029 mi
- 02/01/202542,414 mi+4,742 mi
- 02/01/202650,110 mi+7,696 mi
- 02/01/202650,112 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,742 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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