2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · LT16 YTZ
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 89,535 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT16 YTZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 89,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT16 YTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (LT16 YTZ) between January 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LT16 YTZ Mileage History
- 17/01/201937,248 mi
- 17/01/201937,248 mi
- 15/05/201939,259 mi+2,011 mi
- 06/11/202048,665 mi+9,406 mi
- 10/11/202048,665 mi
- 12/04/202150,901 mi+2,236 mi
- 15/04/202150,902 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/202257,798 mi+6,896 mi
- 08/03/202368,057 mi+10,259 mi
- 02/02/202478,801 mi+10,744 mi
- 14/02/202583,243 mi+4,442 mi
- 14/02/202583,243 mi
- 13/02/202689,535 mi+6,292 mi
Average of roughly 7,391 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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