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8717 OI

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8717 OI
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,183 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,304 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips CL and NSL (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 72,737 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips. NS and centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

OSR and centre seat belts not checked. Dog crate fitted.

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,425 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 54,259 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,648 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on the inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,655 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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8717 OI is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 8717 OI, 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 8717 OI registered?

8717 OI is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 April 2016.

Is 8717 OI safe to buy?

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