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2017 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,224 mi
Last recorded46,224 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1610 K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 46,224 miles

Handbrake high

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 46,214 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Handbrake high

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 40,341 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 34,627 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 29,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 25,494 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 21,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 18,456 miles
Pass 7 May 2020

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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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1610 K is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1610 K, 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 1610 K registered?

1610 K is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is 1610 K safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1610 K shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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