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AA53 LAV

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,795 mi
Last recorded71,795 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 LAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,795 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 60,843 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,017 miles

Coolant leak Water pump leaking ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/R16, 2mm tread, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate from housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewall, 215/45/R16

Pass 15 Jun 2022 34,366 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 25,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 17,734 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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AA53 LAV is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AA53 LAV, 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 AA53 LAV registered?

AA53 LAV is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is AA53 LAV safe to buy?

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