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A23 TJA

2001 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Polo66,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 123,946 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 106,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 106,443 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 98,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,567 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,066 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 74,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,211 miles

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 42,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front bottom arms rear bushes deteriating but no excessive play

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front bottom arms rear bushes deteriating but no excessive play

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,392 miles

both front bottom wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,997 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,678 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 40,678 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

o/s/f seat has play in base but not insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,420 miles

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

N/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,292 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,649 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 28,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 25,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A23 TJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,587 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 A23 TJA, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 TJA registered?

A23 TJA is a 2001 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is A23 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 TJA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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