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A8 TEL

2017 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,050 mi
Last recorded62,050 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 62,050 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 62,024 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 61,836 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154516 (5.2.3 (e))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 36,353 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 36,353 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 27,908 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 27,908 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 20,880 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 13,914 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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A8 TEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A8 TEL, 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 A8 TEL registered?

A8 TEL is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is A8 TEL safe to buy?

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