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A9 FYL

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,853 mi
Last recorded21,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 21,853 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 21,852 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended SIEZED (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 20,767 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 20,767 miles

Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMP SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 19,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 15,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 15,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 12,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damage

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 10,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 8,167 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 FYL is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYL, 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 A9 FYL registered?

A9 FYL is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is A9 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FYL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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