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A111 SAM

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,916 mi
Last recorded35,916 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA111 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,916 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 25,554 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 20,910 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 19,076 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 13,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 9,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 7,237 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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A111 SAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A111 SAM, 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

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What year was A111 SAM registered?

A111 SAM is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is A111 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A111 SAM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A111 SAM have outstanding finance?

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