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A17 FNW

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,214 mi
Last recorded92,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 92,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 92,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 86,817 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,793 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 62,629 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 49,180 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 49,180 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 35,629 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 28,776 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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A17 FNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc 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 A17 FNW, 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 A17 FNW registered?

A17 FNW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is A17 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 FNW 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.

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