2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SW66 HVG
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 62,286 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,286 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.
SW66 HVG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 62,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW66 HVG Mileage History
- 05/01/202326,463 mi
- 18/12/202340,631 mi+14,168 mi
- 18/12/202451,624 mi+10,993 mi
- 19/12/202451,646 mi+22 mi
- 16/12/202562,286 mi+10,640 mi
Average of roughly 12,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW66 HVG 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 (SW66 HVG) between January 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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