2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YH16 VLJ
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 84,254 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YH16 VLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2025
- 84,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YH16 VLJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202367,060 mi
- 14/12/202367,060 mi
- 20/12/202482,932 mi+15,872 mi
- 02/01/202583,629 mi+697 mi
- 10/01/202584,254 mi+625 mi
Average of roughly 15,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YH16 VLJ 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 (YH16 VLJ) between December 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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