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AR02 MOO

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

25,613 mi
Last recorded25,613 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 MOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 25,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 116,190 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 24,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,489 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 112,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 22,523 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,583 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 21,027 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,553 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 19,271 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,826 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,826 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 16,790 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,943 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 87,943 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 15,080 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 13,924 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 78,648 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 78,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 73,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,675 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,995 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 44,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,777 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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AR02 MOO is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 AR02 MOO, 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 AR02 MOO registered?

AR02 MOO is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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