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23 HC

2014 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Polo47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 HC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 117,377 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 117,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,923 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 82,805 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 82,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 73,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,721 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 58,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 47,576 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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23 HC is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 23 HC, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 23 HC?

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What year was 23 HC registered?

23 HC is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2014.

Is 23 HC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 HC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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