2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · RH12 RCH
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 66,139 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RH12 RCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 66,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RH12 RCH 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 (RH12 RCH) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
RH12 RCH Mileage History
- 08/08/202338,077 mi
- 13/08/202448,510 mi+10,433 mi
- 26/08/202557,940 mi+9,430 mi
- 26/08/202557,940 mi
- 28/07/202666,139 mi+8,199 mi
Average of roughly 9,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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