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A796 GAL

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,914 mi
Last recorded18,914 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA796 GAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 18,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 16,693 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 13,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 10,293 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. Starting to split from inner cores. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 8,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 7,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 6,514 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,224 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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A796 GAL is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc 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 A796 GAL, 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 A796 GAL registered?

A796 GAL is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is A796 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A796 GAL 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.

Does A796 GAL have outstanding finance?

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