2016 Volkswagen Polo SE TDI 1.4L Heavy oil · SW16 XWH
2016 Volkswagen Polo SE TDI (1.4L, heavy oil). First registered 16 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 42,247 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO SE TDI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely Compliant
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW16 XWH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 42,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW16 XWH Mileage History
- 10/10/202234,648 mi
- 11/10/202234,648 mi
- 09/10/202337,863 mi+3,215 mi
- 16/10/202440,161 mi+2,298 mi
- 21/03/202642,247 mi+2,086 mi
Average of roughly 2,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 XWH 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 Se Tdi (SW16 XWH) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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