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1711 PK

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,251 mi
Last recorded11,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1711 PK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 11,251 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 10,822 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 10,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 10,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 9,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 9,682 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 9,011 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 6,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 4,450 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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1711 PK is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,517 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1711 PK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1711 PK registered?

1711 PK is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 January 2016.

Is 1711 PK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1711 PK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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