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A15 NHW

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,550 mi
Last recorded70,550 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 70,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 62,612 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,238 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 44,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,117 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 29,279 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 24,269 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 16,882 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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A15 NHW is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 A15 NHW, 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 A15 NHW registered?

A15 NHW is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2016.

Is A15 NHW safe to buy?

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