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8955 KZ

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,663 mi
Last recorded64,663 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8955 KZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 64,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 62,342 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 59,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 56,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 54,002 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 50,563 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 50,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 33,872 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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8955 KZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 8955 KZ, 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 8955 KZ registered?

8955 KZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2016.

Is 8955 KZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8955 KZ 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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