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118 HLW

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,640 mi
Last recorded69,640 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration118 HLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 69,640 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,391 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 56,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 49,810 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,257 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 39,230 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 27,721 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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118 HLW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 35,520 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 118 HLW, 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 9 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 118 HLW?

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What year was 118 HLW registered?

118 HLW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is 118 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 118 HLW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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