2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · Y18 MAO
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 122,800 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y18 MAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 122,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y18 MAO 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 (Y18 MAO) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers defective (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
Y18 MAO Mileage History
- 30/07/2024106,505 mi
- 31/07/2024106,505 mi
- 01/08/2025116,408 mi+9,903 mi
- 29/07/2026122,800 mi+6,392 mi
- 29/07/2026122,800 mi
Average of roughly 8,164 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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