2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · ML16 HVC
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 77,014 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML16 HVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 77,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML16 HVC 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 (ML16 HVC) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 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 (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
ML16 HVC Mileage History
- 12/05/202359,315 mi
- 04/05/202465,028 mi+5,713 mi
- 10/05/202572,956 mi+7,928 mi
- 10/05/202572,956 mi
- 09/03/202677,014 mi+4,058 mi
Average of roughly 6,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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