2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LM16 WBY
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 36,890 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM16 WBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 36,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM16 WBY 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 (LM16 WBY) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LM16 WBY Mileage History
- 07/09/202328,804 mi
- 30/08/202431,683 mi+2,879 mi
- 28/08/202534,250 mi+2,567 mi
- 29/08/202534,252 mi+2 mi
- 20/08/202636,890 mi+2,638 mi
Average of roughly 2,739 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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