2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · VT02 SWT
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 58,961 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,961 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VT02 SWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 58,961 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VT02 SWT 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 (VT02 SWT) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
VT02 SWT Mileage History
- 06/01/202340,621 mi
- 06/01/202445,516 mi+4,895 mi
- 15/01/202551,091 mi+5,575 mi
- 15/01/202551,091 mi
- 12/01/202658,961 mi+7,870 mi
Average of roughly 6,079 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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