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TJ05 TWJ

2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,612 mi
Last recorded42,612 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ05 TWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo GTI
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 42,612 miles

Front Both front tires are getting low on tread 2/3mm - legal standard is 1.6mm

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Age cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 42,612 miles

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

Front Both front tires are getting low on tread 2/3mm - legal standard is 1.6mm

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Age cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 39,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 35,821 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 35,821 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 32,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 20,328 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo GTI?

Based on 627 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
6,505
Miles/Year
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
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TJ05 TWJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TJ05 TWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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TJ05 TWJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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