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226 MOF

2017 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,756 mi
Last recorded15,756 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226 MOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 15,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 14,521 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 12,766 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 12,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 11,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 11,397 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lamp has a strobe effect when first applied (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 9,229 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 7,381 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 6,121 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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226 MOF is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 226 MOF, 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 226 MOF registered?

226 MOF is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 226 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226 MOF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 226 MOF have outstanding finance?

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