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AO03 MAX

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

147,087 mi
Last recorded147,087 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 MAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 147,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 147,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low ADJUST HEADLIGHT UP (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,872 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 140,097 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,627 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 134,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 85,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,485 miles

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

advise scratches on windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2023 131,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 131,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 130,341 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,705 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 127,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 127,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nsf inner track rod ball has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear offside rear bump stop torn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,880 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,046 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,997 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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AO03 MAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AO03 MAX, 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 AO03 MAX registered?

AO03 MAX is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 November 2016.

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