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3 RNB

2014 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,706 mi
Last recorded96,706 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Polo47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 RNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 96,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 84,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,009 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,763 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 63,763 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 47,815 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 36,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Fail 21 May 2021 36,277 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

PLASTIC COVERS RESTRICT INSPECTION

Pass 26 May 2020 32,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 28,126 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 28,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 22,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,976 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers & undertrays fitted

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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3 RNB is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 3 RNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 3 RNB?

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What year was 3 RNB registered?

3 RNB is a 2014 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is 3 RNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 RNB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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