2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · P14 MAW
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2016. Recorded mileage 36,580 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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P14 MAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 36,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P14 MAW MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (P14 MAW) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P14 MAW Mileage History
- 13/10/202226,617 mi
- 05/10/202328,811 mi+2,194 mi
- 12/09/202430,841 mi+2,030 mi
- 04/10/202534,160 mi+3,319 mi
- 03/10/202636,580 mi+2,420 mi
Average of roughly 2,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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