2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YC16 BWD
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 51,084 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,084 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC16 BWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 51,084 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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YC16 BWD 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 (YC16 BWD) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
YC16 BWD Mileage History
- 01/05/202434,708 mi
- 01/05/202434,708 mi
- 06/05/202541,774 mi+7,066 mi
- 24/04/202651,084 mi+9,310 mi
- 24/04/202651,084 mi
Average of roughly 8,273 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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