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2017 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,516 mi
Last recorded38,516 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,516 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 38,516 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 15 May 2026 94,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2026 94,138 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 86,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% offside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,213 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 37,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 78,952 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 33,762 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 33,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 76,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 29,813 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,074 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 25,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 64,081 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 21,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,248 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 19,259 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,054 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 36,041 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 36,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,249 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,648 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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3 FRP is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 3 FRP, 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 3 FRP registered?

3 FRP is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 November 2017.

Is 3 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 FRP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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