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2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · ML16 AED

ML16 AED

2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2016. Recorded mileage 32,207 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
32,207 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 06 August 2025 at 32,207 miles, with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean history indicates a stable and well-maintained condition over the last four years of testing. The single failure recorded on 24 June 2024 at 31,244 miles appears to be a procedural or administrative anomaly, as the vehicle passed the same test immediately afterwards with zero faults noted. The recorded mileage of 32,207 miles over a ten-year period averages approximately 3,221 miles per annum, confirming this car has seen very light usage. The steady, low-mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle has likely been used for short, local journeys rather than sustained motorway driving. While the MOT history shows no gaps in testing, owners should remain aware that vehicles with such low annual mileage can suffer from seized brake calipers or perished rubber components due to extended periods of inactivity. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on components that typically degrade through age rather than heavy use. Check the condition of the brake discs for surface corrosion caused by infrequent driving and inspect the tyre sidewalls for signs of cracking or dry rot. Given the vehicle age, the rubber suspension bushes and exhaust hangers warrant a visual check for perishing. Since the MOT record is exceptionally clean, the primary concern remains ensuring that the low mileage has not resulted in neglected fluid changes or seized mechanical linkages that do not always manifest during a standard emissions and safety test.

ML16 AED Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
  • 32,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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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
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ML16 AED Mileage History

  1. 17/01/202227,838 mi
  2. 12/06/202329,667 mi+1,829 mi
  3. 24/06/202431,244 mi+1,577 mi
  4. 24/06/202431,244 mi
  5. 06/08/202532,207 mi+963 mi

Average of roughly 1,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML16 AED MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (ML16 AED) 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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