2023 Volkswagen Polo 2.0L Petrol · BW23 RSU
2023 Volkswagen Polo (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2023. Recorded mileage 21,002 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW23 RSU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 21,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW23 RSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2023 Volkswagen Polo (BW23 RSU) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
BW23 RSU Mileage History
- 10/08/202621,002 mi
- 24/08/202621,002 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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