2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · LU07 BEX
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 81,422 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU07 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 81,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LU07 BEX 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 (LU07 BEX) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LU07 BEX Mileage History
- 18/03/202463,428 mi
- 21/03/202572,152 mi+8,724 mi
- 24/03/202572,152 mi
- 16/03/202681,421 mi+9,269 mi
- 16/03/202681,422 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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