2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · NL16 FJF
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 74,915 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL16 FJF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 74,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NL16 FJF Mileage History
- 03/10/202243,544 mi
- 02/10/202352,378 mi+8,834 mi
- 25/09/202459,033 mi+6,655 mi
- 16/10/202574,886 mi+15,853 mi
- 20/10/202574,915 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 10,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL16 FJF 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 (NL16 FJF) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 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 (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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