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B13 ELJ

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,767 mi
Last recorded107,767 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Polo20,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 107,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,412 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,089 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 66,073 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 62,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,984 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,589 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 48,589 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,293 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 24,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 24,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,076 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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B13 ELJ is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Black. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 B13 ELJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B13 ELJ registered?

B13 ELJ is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 August 2023.

Is B13 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 ELJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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