2016 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YW16 FCG
2016 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 120,979 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YW16 FCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 120,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YW16 FCG Mileage History
- 06/09/202392,953 mi
- 04/09/2024101,553 mi+8,600 mi
- 12/09/2025110,394 mi+8,841 mi
- 17/09/2025110,394 mi
- 12/09/2026120,979 mi+10,585 mi
Average of roughly 9,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YW16 FCG 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 (YW16 FCG) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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