2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LA16 KXE
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 83,057 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA16 KXE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2024
- 83,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA16 KXE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (LA16 KXE) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LA16 KXE Mileage History
- 24/06/202270,569 mi
- 03/07/202378,469 mi+7,900 mi
- 03/07/202378,469 mi
- 14/05/202483,057 mi+4,588 mi
Average of roughly 6,611 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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