2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SH16 XGX
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27/04/2016. Recorded mileage 109,401 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,401 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 999cc
SH16 XGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 109,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SH16 XGX Mileage History
- 03/05/202375,290 mi
- 03/05/202375,295 mi+5 mi
- 13/06/202494,448 mi+19,153 mi
- 13/06/202494,453 mi+5 mi
- 20/06/2025109,401 mi+14,948 mi
Average of roughly 15,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH16 XGX 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 (SH16 XGX) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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