2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM16 MWJ
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2016. Recorded mileage 43,014 miles. MOT valid until 14/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1197cc
SM16 MWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 43,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SM16 MWJ Mileage History
- 20/03/202436,652 mi
- 20/03/202436,653 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/202541,730 mi+5,077 mi
- 16/04/202643,014 mi+1,284 mi
- 16/04/202643,014 mi
Average of roughly 3,069 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM16 MWJ 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 MWJ) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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