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A11 XOR

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,399 mi
Last recorded66,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 66,399 miles

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

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

handbrake requirements only just met - remedial work required

Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake efficency requirements only just met

Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,402 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,192 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 29,938 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 24,252 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release handbrake insecure , excess lateral movement (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large cracks on the nearside and offside (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 18,297 miles

both front tyres wearing close to 2mm wear bars

large cracks on screen not affecting view of the road

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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A11 XOR is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A11 XOR, 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 A11 XOR registered?

A11 XOR is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is A11 XOR safe to buy?

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