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82 FLW

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration82 FLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 100,171 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,385 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 86,120 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 67,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,504 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 40,195 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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82 FLW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 82 FLW, 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 82 FLW?

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What year was 82 FLW registered?

82 FLW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is 82 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 82 FLW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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