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12 JJ

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,337 mi
Last recorded81,337 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,776 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Hand brake lever has travel

Nearside Front DRL not working

Pass 19 Feb 2024 64,184 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 55,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 55,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 47,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 37,399 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 37,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,392 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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12 JJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 12 JJ, 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.

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What year was 12 JJ registered?

12 JJ is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is 12 JJ safe to buy?

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