2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · PL16 NBY
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 81,213 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL16 NBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 81,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL16 NBY 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 (PL16 NBY) between May 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PL16 NBY Mileage History
- 15/05/202458,330 mi
- 15/05/202458,330 mi
- 13/05/202573,007 mi+14,677 mi
- 06/02/202681,213 mi+8,206 mi
- 09/02/202681,213 mi
Average of roughly 13,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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