2023 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · EJ23 KVW
2023 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2023. Recorded mileage 13,358 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,358 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ23 KVW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 13,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ23 KVW 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 (EJ23 KVW) between June 2026 and June 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EJ23 KVW Mileage History
- 09/06/202613,358 mi
- 17/06/202613,358 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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