2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · OP06 MRP
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 72,741 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OP06 MRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 72,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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OP06 MRP 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 (OP06 MRP) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OP06 MRP Mileage History
- 23/07/202459,256 mi
- 23/07/202459,256 mi
- 15/07/202564,090 mi+4,834 mi
- 29/07/202672,727 mi+8,637 mi
- 29/07/202672,741 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 6,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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