2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RF16 NLZ
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 58,739 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF16 NLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 58,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF16 NLZ Mileage History
- 28/06/202343,178 mi
- 28/06/202343,178 mi
- 19/06/202448,479 mi+5,301 mi
- 25/06/202553,724 mi+5,245 mi
- 23/06/202658,739 mi+5,015 mi
Average of roughly 5,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF16 NLZ 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 (RF16 NLZ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
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