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A12 BGW

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,180 mi
Last recorded6,180 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 6,180 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 5,729 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 5,124 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 5,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake pivot on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 4,589 miles

Offside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not sitting on rest

Pass 21 Apr 2022 4,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 3,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 2,995 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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A12 BGW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 A12 BGW, 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 A12 BGW registered?

A12 BGW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2017.

Is A12 BGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BGW 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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