2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LP65 MVM
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 99,473 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,473 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.
LP65 MVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 99,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LP65 MVM Mileage History
- 14/07/202370,474 mi
- 25/07/202477,972 mi+7,498 mi
- 10/07/202586,991 mi+9,019 mi
- 17/07/202699,471 mi+12,480 mi
- 17/07/202699,473 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,635 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP65 MVM 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 (LP65 MVM) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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))”.
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