2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · TJ02 AKE
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 84,554 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TJ02 AKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 84,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TJ02 AKE 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 (TJ02 AKE) between November 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))”.
TJ02 AKE Mileage History
- 09/11/202269,815 mi
- 10/11/202269,815 mi
- 16/10/202383,043 mi+13,228 mi
- 20/10/202383,043 mi
- 25/04/202484,554 mi+1,511 mi
Average of roughly 10,103 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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