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245 KYA

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,658 mi
Last recorded18,658 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 KYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 18,658 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 18,656 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 13,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 13,233 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2024 13,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 12,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 12,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 11,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 11,349 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 10,384 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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245 KYA is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 245 KYA, 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 245 KYA registered?

245 KYA is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is 245 KYA safe to buy?

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