2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · YJ16 STE
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 42,715 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- 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.
YJ16 STE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 42,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Average
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YJ16 STE Mileage History
- 31/10/202439,935 mi
- 30/10/202541,458 mi+1,523 mi
- 30/10/202541,458 mi
- 05/10/202642,715 mi+1,257 mi
- 05/10/202642,715 mi
Average of roughly 1,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ16 STE 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 (YJ16 STE) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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