2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · NJ16 OWD
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 59,181 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ16 OWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 59,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ16 OWD 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 (NJ16 OWD) between May 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
NJ16 OWD Mileage History
- 29/05/202451,150 mi
- 29/05/202451,150 mi
- 06/06/202558,988 mi+7,838 mi
- 25/06/202559,181 mi+193 mi
- 25/06/202559,181 mi
Average of roughly 7,482 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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