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A9 BBR

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,185 mi
Last recorded27,185 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 BBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 27,185 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 27,185 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 22,074 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 22,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 18,829 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 15,541 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 13,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,985 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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A9 BBR is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A9 BBR, 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

How do I check the history of A9 BBR?

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What year was A9 BBR registered?

A9 BBR is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is A9 BBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 BBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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