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A25 BKR

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,110 mi
Last recorded50,110 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 BKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 50,110 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded. Very slight leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 50,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play and separated front centre bush sleeve (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded. Very slight leak

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both close to tolerance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both close to tolerance (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both close to tolerance (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 28,635 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 21,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 16,562 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 10,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 7,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 5,369 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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A25 BKR is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 A25 BKR, 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 A25 BKR registered?

A25 BKR is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 February 2017.

Is A25 BKR safe to buy?

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