2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LK16 NWT
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 73,399 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK16 NWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 73,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LK16 NWT 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 (LK16 NWT) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LK16 NWT Mileage History
- 14/12/202253,970 mi
- 06/12/202361,870 mi+7,900 mi
- 06/12/202467,632 mi+5,762 mi
- 06/12/202467,632 mi
- 12/12/202573,399 mi+5,767 mi
Average of roughly 6,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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