2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · W44 TAL
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2016. Recorded mileage 59,463 miles. MOT valid until 21/12/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1197cc
W44 TAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 59,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W44 TAL Mileage History
- 09/05/202333,168 mi
- 22/12/202334,803 mi+1,635 mi
- 14/12/202443,573 mi+8,770 mi
- 09/12/202559,463 mi+15,890 mi
- 09/12/202559,463 mi
Average of roughly 10,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W44 TAL 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 (W44 TAL) between May 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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