2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KT02 POW
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2016. Recorded mileage 100,163 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT02 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 100,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT02 POW 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 (KT02 POW) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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 (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KT02 POW Mileage History
- 06/06/202354,532 mi
- 07/06/202474,627 mi+20,095 mi
- 16/06/202593,346 mi+18,719 mi
- 04/08/2026100,138 mi+6,792 mi
- 14/08/2026100,163 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 14,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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