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A24 AHO

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,331 mi
Last recorded71,331 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 AHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 71,331 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 71,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Inner rear detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Inner rear detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 57,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 46,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,301 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 32,318 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 32,318 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2021 30,147 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 27,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 22,593 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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A24 AHO is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A24 AHO, 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 A24 AHO registered?

A24 AHO is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A24 AHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 AHO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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