2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · RO04 MCL
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 12,877 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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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RO04 MCL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 12,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO04 MCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (RO04 MCL) between April 2019 and April 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
RO04 MCL Mileage History
- 02/04/20194,935 mi
- 03/04/20206,055 mi+1,120 mi
- 06/04/20217,008 mi+953 mi
- 30/03/20228,223 mi+1,215 mi
- 05/04/20239,506 mi+1,283 mi
- 03/04/202410,816 mi+1,310 mi
- 04/04/202511,865 mi+1,049 mi
- 02/04/202612,877 mi+1,012 mi
Average of roughly 1,135 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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