2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · GD16 OVM
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 52,691 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD16 OVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 52,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD16 OVM 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 (GD16 OVM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
GD16 OVM Mileage History
- 29/08/202445,180 mi
- 03/09/202548,649 mi+3,469 mi
- 03/09/202548,652 mi+3 mi
- 25/08/202652,691 mi+4,039 mi
- 25/08/202652,691 mi
Average of roughly 3,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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