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A25 MLX

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,023 mi
Last recorded48,023 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Polo20,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 MLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,359 miles

Nearside Front day time light inop

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and braking up not leaking

Fail 3 Dec 2025 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day time light inop

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear slightly (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and braking up not leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2024 73,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers(part of hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 73,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front at calipers(part of hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 66,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 66,966 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,708 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 50,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 38,387 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,387 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 33,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 33,388 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 24,834 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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A25 MLX is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A25 MLX, 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 A25 MLX registered?

A25 MLX is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2023.

Is A25 MLX safe to buy?

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