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636 RKL

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Polo20,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration636 RKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 69,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 66,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,776 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,518 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,647 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,120 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 47,720 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,257 miles

Front n/s tyre wall cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2012 39,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front n/s tyre wall cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 35,570 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 35,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust poor condition + blowing

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,813 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,310 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 27,814 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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636 RKL is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Blue. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 20,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 636 RKL, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 636 RKL registered?

636 RKL is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2023.

Is 636 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 636 RKL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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