2019 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PA16 EBE
2019 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 59,089 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA16 EBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 59,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PA16 EBE 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 2019 Volkswagen Polo (PA16 EBE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PA16 EBE Mileage History
- 08/08/202234,407 mi
- 08/08/202349,008 mi+14,601 mi
- 26/07/202457,879 mi+8,871 mi
- 04/08/202559,023 mi+1,144 mi
- 05/08/202559,089 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 8,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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