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A21 MJF

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,704 mi
Last recorded53,704 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 MJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 53,704 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,691 miles

BOTH REAR BUMPSTOPS FALLEN

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to limit, tyre also worn to secondary rubber on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2023 36,638 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to limit, tyre also worn to secondary rubber on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2022 26,238 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 24,539 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 20,374 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 15,720 miles

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

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

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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A21 MJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,798cc 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 A21 MJF, 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 A21 MJF registered?

A21 MJF is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is A21 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 MJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 MJF have outstanding finance?

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