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A23 TWG

2016 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,979 mi
Last recorded70,979 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Polo39,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 TWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,979 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 70,923 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 49,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,832 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 33,022 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 29,811 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 29,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 18,556 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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A23 TWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 39,517 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 A23 TWG, 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 10 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 A23 TWG?

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What year was A23 TWG registered?

A23 TWG is a 2016 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2016.

Is A23 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 TWG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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