2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · YG66 OBO
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 60,759 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YG66 OBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 60,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG66 OBO 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 (YG66 OBO) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
YG66 OBO Mileage History
- 06/11/202338,032 mi
- 06/11/202451,053 mi+13,021 mi
- 06/11/202451,053 mi
- 04/12/202560,750 mi+9,697 mi
- 09/12/202560,759 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 10,864 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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