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886 MCG

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,966 mi
Last recorded18,966 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration886 MCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2025 18,966 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 17,394 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,758 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 14,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 12,697 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 11,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 9,959 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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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886 MCG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 886 MCG, 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 886 MCG registered?

886 MCG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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