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543 CHA

2020 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,349 mi
Last recorded19,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Polo26,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 CHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 19,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 17,402 miles

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 26 Nov 2024 17,402 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2023 13,340 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 9,547 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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543 CHA is a 2020 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 26,446 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 543 CHA, 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 6 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 543 CHA?

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What year was 543 CHA registered?

543 CHA is a 2020 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2020.

Is 543 CHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 543 CHA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 543 CHA have outstanding finance?

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