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A3 LGD

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,101 mi
Last recorded32,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2026 32,101 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 28,140 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 16,334 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 14,142 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 12,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 11,485 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 10,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 7,720 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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A3 LGD is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 A3 LGD, 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 A3 LGD registered?

A3 LGD is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is A3 LGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LGD shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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