2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · X9 XAA
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 87,679 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X9 XAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 87,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X9 XAA 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 (X9 XAA) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
X9 XAA Mileage History
- 09/08/202349,200 mi
- 09/08/202349,200 mi
- 19/08/202470,764 mi+21,564 mi
- 14/08/202587,679 mi+16,915 mi
- 14/08/202587,679 mi
Average of roughly 19,096 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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