2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · L494 ACN
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2016. Recorded mileage 84,250 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1197cc
L494 ACN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 84,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L494 ACN Mileage History
- 14/02/202581,003 mi
- 07/08/202584,207 mi+3,204 mi
- 13/08/202584,212 mi+5 mi
- 24/03/202684,248 mi+36 mi
- 27/03/202684,250 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L494 ACN 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 (L494 ACN) between February 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))”.
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