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A93 BEX

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA93 BEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 91,177 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2025 89,641 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 89,641 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Undertray likely to become detached Both sides. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 116,256 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,822 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 71,822 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 103,082 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 55,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 88,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 43,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 75,502 miles

Offside Front day time running light not working

Pass 13 Sep 2021 32,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 69,987 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 67,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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A93 BEX is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 35,520 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 A93 BEX, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A93 BEX registered?

A93 BEX is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is A93 BEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A93 BEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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