2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · K55 XLA
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 40,978 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,978 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K55 XLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 40,978 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K55 XLA 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 (K55 XLA) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
K55 XLA Mileage History
- 30/10/202321,141 mi
- 19/11/202429,560 mi+8,419 mi
- 21/11/202429,603 mi+43 mi
- 13/11/202540,977 mi+11,374 mi
- 14/11/202540,978 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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