2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MW16 NZP
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2016. Recorded mileage 81,242 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MW16 NZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 81,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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MW16 NZP Mileage History
- 14/11/202262,187 mi
- 15/11/202368,414 mi+6,227 mi
- 11/11/202476,373 mi+7,959 mi
- 26/09/202581,242 mi+4,869 mi
- 29/09/202581,242 mi
Average of roughly 6,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW16 NZP 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 (MW16 NZP) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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