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31 DUG

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,398 mi
Last recorded95,398 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 DUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 95,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 70,695 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,296 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,623 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,384 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 20,806 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,236 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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31 DUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 31 DUG, 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 31 DUG registered?

31 DUG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is 31 DUG safe to buy?

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