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YA16PLJ
2016 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 999cc
General Information
- Registration YA16PLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2016
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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- Expires 06 Mar 2027
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13
Total Tests
9
Passes
4
Failures
69.23%
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33 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 80,091 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 77,370 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 76,355 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 76,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint from cat (6.1.2 (a))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,870 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2025 29 Jun 202626 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 65,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear slightly worn on inner and outer edges 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
27 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,967 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6015 (5.2.3 (e))
23 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 50,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6015 (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 40,448 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 33,698 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2022 29 Jun 202625 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 30,461 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021 29 Jun 202610 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 24,612 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
10 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 24,612 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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YA16PLJ was registered on 2016-05-31
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