2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SE16 SFF
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 76,359 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,359 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE16 SFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 76,359 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SE16 SFF 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 (SE16 SFF) between October 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 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: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SE16 SFF Mileage History
- 24/10/202467,128 mi
- 22/09/202571,355 mi+4,227 mi
- 23/09/202571,355 mi
- 31/08/202676,359 mi+5,004 mi
- 31/08/202676,359 mi
Average of roughly 4,986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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