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DE16 NWG

2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,408 mi
Last recorded65,408 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 NWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo GTI
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 65,408 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

larger tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

lower covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2024 59,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

lower covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2024 59,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 55,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 49,694 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 49,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 41,728 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 41,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre has flat spot's (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,190 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo GTI?

Based on 627 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
6,505
Miles/Year
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
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DE16 NWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE16 NWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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DE16 NWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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