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2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LR16 DHX

LR16 DHX

2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 83,070 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,070 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1197cc
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LR16 DHX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
  • 83,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LR16 DHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (LR16 DHX) between January 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LR16 DHX Mileage History

  1. 08/01/202252,486 mi
  2. 05/08/202371,462 mi+18,976 mi
  3. 05/08/202371,462 mi
  4. 03/08/202480,197 mi+8,735 mi
  5. 06/08/202583,070 mi+2,873 mi

Average of roughly 8,554 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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