2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SH16 XLA
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 69,948 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SH16 XLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 69,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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SH16 XLA Mileage History
- 25/03/202243,636 mi
- 27/03/202350,443 mi+6,807 mi
- 09/04/202457,265 mi+6,822 mi
- 07/04/202563,240 mi+5,975 mi
- 08/04/202669,948 mi+6,708 mi
Average of roughly 6,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SH16 XLA 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 XLA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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