2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LF16 HCU
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 112,307 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LF16 HCU Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 112,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF16 HCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (LF16 HCU) between March 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LF16 HCU Mileage History
- 04/03/201967,992 mi
- 19/02/202075,620 mi+7,628 mi
- 09/02/202184,534 mi+8,914 mi
- 27/01/202291,322 mi+6,788 mi
- 27/01/202291,322 mi
- 20/01/202395,922 mi+4,600 mi
- 21/02/2024102,912 mi+6,990 mi
- 26/02/2024102,915 mi+3 mi
- 24/02/2025109,814 mi+6,899 mi
- 26/02/2025109,814 mi
- 16/04/2026112,307 mi+2,493 mi
Average of roughly 6,225 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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