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8 EWB

2016 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 EWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 54,885 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 49,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 43,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,176 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,815 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 22,402 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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8 EWB is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8 EWB, 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

How do I check the history of 8 EWB?

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What year was 8 EWB registered?

8 EWB is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2016.

Is 8 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 EWB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8 EWB have outstanding finance?

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