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444 RCX

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,233 mi
Last recorded82,233 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 RCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 82,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 74,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 52,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 40,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,571 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 19,130 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 19,130 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 15,211 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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444 RCX 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 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 444 RCX, 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 444 RCX registered?

444 RCX is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is 444 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 444 RCX 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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