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2016 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,028 mi
Last recorded27,028 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2005 VC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 27,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 26,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 26,561 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 26,368 miles

under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 26,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 25,657 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2021 21,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 14,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,255 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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2005 VC is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 2005 VC, 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 2005 VC registered?

2005 VC is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is 2005 VC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2005 VC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 2005 VC have outstanding finance?

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