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2016 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,136 mi
Last recorded55,136 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 CAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 55,136 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 46,197 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,392 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 33,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,057 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 23,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,135 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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20 CAL is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 20 CAL, 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 20 CAL registered?

20 CAL is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2016.

Is 20 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 CAL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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