2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · MW66 WWM
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 70,549 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MW66 WWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 70,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MW66 WWM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (MW66 WWM) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MW66 WWM Mileage History
- 01/12/202140,534 mi
- 22/03/202348,235 mi+7,701 mi
- 27/02/202454,855 mi+6,620 mi
- 20/03/202562,903 mi+8,048 mi
- 29/01/202670,549 mi+7,646 mi
Average of roughly 7,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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