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2016 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,958 mi
Last recorded90,958 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration246 CLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 90,958 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 76,288 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2022 48,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 37,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,095 miles

Offside Rear screw in OSR tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,164 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 23,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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246 CLY is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 246 CLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 246 CLY registered?

246 CLY is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is 246 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 246 CLY 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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