2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · RO16 BZY
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 26,482 miles. MOT valid until 10/10/2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1197cc
RO16 BZY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 26,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RO16 BZY Mileage History
- 22/09/202220,600 mi
- 28/09/202322,410 mi+1,810 mi
- 12/10/202322,507 mi+97 mi
- 10/10/202424,861 mi+2,354 mi
- 10/10/202526,482 mi+1,621 mi
Average of roughly 1,929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO16 BZY 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 (RO16 BZY) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 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 (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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