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A17 NBJ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,545 mi
Last recorded155,545 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake reserve travel only just met requirements

Fail 8 Feb 2023 155,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake reserve travel only just met requirements

Pass 31 Jan 2022 153,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 153,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 152,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 152,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 151,651 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 151,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 146,372 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 146,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 141,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 137,217 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 137,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers under the car

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 132,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 116,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 97,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,719 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NBJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 NBJ, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 NBJ registered?

A17 NBJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is A17 NBJ safe to buy?

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