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AA17 LAY

2017 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA17 LAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 88,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 78,471 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2024 66,792 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,749 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 38,422 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 38,408 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,904 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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AA17 LAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AA17 LAY, 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 AA17 LAY registered?

AA17 LAY is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 October 2017.

Is AA17 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA17 LAY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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