2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · OW65 AVT
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 66,519 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW65 AVT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 66,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW65 AVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (OW65 AVT) between December 2018 and February 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
OW65 AVT Mileage History
- 21/12/201829,214 mi
- 07/08/201930,599 mi+1,385 mi
- 01/08/202033,050 mi+2,451 mi
- 31/07/202135,798 mi+2,748 mi
- 23/07/202240,612 mi+4,814 mi
- 05/08/202240,675 mi+63 mi
- 31/07/202345,621 mi+4,946 mi
- 20/02/202447,885 mi+2,264 mi
- 17/02/202556,803 mi+8,918 mi
- 18/02/202666,519 mi+9,716 mi
Average of roughly 5,208 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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