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A1 NMW

2017 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 NMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,519 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre mis-shaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 69,696 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre mis-shapedon inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2024 69,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre mis-shapedon inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,261 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 36,629 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 31,947 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 31,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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A1 NMW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A1 NMW, 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 A1 NMW registered?

A1 NMW is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is A1 NMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 NMW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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