2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OV16 HME
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2016. Recorded mileage 51,181 miles. MOT valid until 28/08/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1197cc
OV16 HME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 51,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OV16 HME Mileage History
- 28/08/202446,877 mi
- 28/08/202446,879 mi+2 mi
- 18/08/202549,425 mi+2,546 mi
- 18/08/202549,431 mi+6 mi
- 17/08/202651,181 mi+1,750 mi
Average of roughly 2,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV16 HME 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 (OV16 HME) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.7co (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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