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24 YNB

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,191 mi
Last recorded73,191 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 73,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 61,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 54,669 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,371 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,764 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 39,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,271 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 32,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 26,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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24 YNB is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 24 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 24 YNB registered?

24 YNB is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 October 2016.

Is 24 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 YNB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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