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A5 XCV

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,527 mi
Last recorded35,527 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 35,527 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 33,901 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,203 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 30,201 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 28,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 26,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 26,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 24,656 miles

Offside Front seatbelt is sensitive to the forward movement but still operates to a satisfactory requirement

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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A5 XCV is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 A5 XCV, 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 A5 XCV registered?

A5 XCV is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2017.

Is A5 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XCV 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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