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VOLKSWAGEN POLO2016 · 1.2L Petrol

FN16 ABV

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is a Petrol vehicle with a 1197cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 71,596.

MOT
Expired
Expires 11/06/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1197cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 10 June 2025 at 71,596 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a consistent trend of clean certificates. The vehicle has avoided the common pitfalls of age, such as suspension wear or brake deterioration, which typically surface in ten year old cars. The mileage is typical for the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,160 miles per year. Usage patterns appear steady, with an increase of 8,827 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. A minor anomaly occurred on 25 May 2023, where the vehicle failed and passed within a single mile at 57,856 miles. The lack of recorded defects for that failure suggests a clerical error or a trivial rectification that did not warrant a detailed entry. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a car of this vintage and suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance. There are no recurring flags for corrosion, brake disc wear, or suspension bush failure in the record. This history implies the previous owner addressed wear and tear before it reached a reportable threshold. A physical inspection should still focus on consumables that the MOT tester may have overlooked or deemed acceptable but are nearing the end of their life. Check the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake pads. Given the lack of structural flags in the DVSA data, a brief check of the underbody for surface rust is recommended to confirm the vehicle's integrity.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This Volkswagen Polo presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 10 June 2025 at 71,596 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a consistent trend of clean certificates. The vehicle has avoided the common pitfalls of age, such as suspension wear or brake deterioration, which typically surface in ten year old cars. The mileage is typical for the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 7,160 miles per year. Usage patterns appear steady, with an increase of 8,827 miles between June 2024 and June 2025. A minor anomaly occurred on 25 May 2023, where the vehicle failed and passed within a single mile at 57,856 miles. The lack of recorded defects for that failure suggests a clerical error or a trivial rectification that did not warrant a detailed entry. The absence of advisories across multiple years is unusual for a car of this vintage and suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance. There are no recurring flags for corrosion, brake disc wear, or suspension bush failure in the record. This history implies the previous owner addressed wear and tear before it reached a reportable threshold. A physical inspection should still focus on consumables that the MOT tester may have overlooked or deemed acceptable but are nearing the end of their life. Check the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake pads. Given the lack of structural flags in the DVSA data, a brief check of the underbody for surface rust is recommended to confirm the vehicle's integrity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2016 Volkswagen Polo (FN16 ABV), we found 5 MOT results in the period of June 2022 to June 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

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