2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SM66 NUU
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 73,450 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM66 NUU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 73,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM66 NUU 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 (SM66 NUU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SM66 NUU Mileage History
- 28/04/202342,347 mi
- 17/04/202454,824 mi+12,477 mi
- 23/04/202564,352 mi+9,528 mi
- 23/04/202564,352 mi
- 27/04/202673,450 mi+9,098 mi
Average of roughly 10,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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