2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · SO16 OBH
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 06 Aug 2016. Recorded mileage 18,457 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,457 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SO16 OBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 18,457 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SO16 OBH Mileage History
- 13/09/202211,243 mi
- 12/09/202313,969 mi+2,726 mi
- 13/09/202416,356 mi+2,387 mi
- 13/09/202518,447 mi+2,091 mi
- 16/09/202518,457 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,398 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO16 OBH 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 (SO16 OBH) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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