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868 CXR

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,480 mi
Last recorded87,480 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration868 CXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 87,480 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 87,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 74,576 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 56,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 49,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,331 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 24,644 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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868 CXR is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,798cc 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 868 CXR, 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 868 CXR registered?

868 CXR is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is 868 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 868 CXR 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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