2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM16 MFF
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2016. Recorded mileage 145,574 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,574 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
SM16 MFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 145,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 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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SM16 MFF Mileage History
- 29/11/2022103,841 mi
- 18/01/2024116,736 mi+12,895 mi
- 13/01/2025129,475 mi+12,739 mi
- 16/01/2026145,574 mi+16,099 mi
- 16/01/2026145,574 mi
Average of roughly 13,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM16 MFF 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 (SM16 MFF) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) ”.
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