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A23 LCE

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,911 mi
Last recorded72,911 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 68,669 miles

Rear Exhaust well corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2025 68,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust well corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2024 61,201 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 44,635 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,107 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 25,617 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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A23 LCE 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 A23 LCE, 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 A23 LCE registered?

A23 LCE is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2016.

Is A23 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 LCE 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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