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CR04 HKR

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,270 mi
Last recorded108,270 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Polo20,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 HKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 108,270 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 97,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,136 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,077 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,540 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 52,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,823 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,087 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,723 miles

Rear brake application uneven

Fail 1 Jul 2016 36,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake application uneven

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 21,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 19,635 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rhf tyre worn on edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,768 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 16,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,581 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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CR04 HKR is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo in Blue. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CR04 HKR, 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 CR04 HKR registered?

CR04 HKR is a 2023 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 June 2023.

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