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BD72 YRW

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,559 mi
Last recorded23,559 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Polo20,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD72 YRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 23,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 23,559 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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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BD72 YRW is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD72 YRW, 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

How do I check the history of BD72 YRW?

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What year was BD72 YRW registered?

BD72 YRW is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 2023.

Is BD72 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD72 YRW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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