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AB04 OCC

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,395 mi
Last recorded60,395 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 OCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,395 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 60,395 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 54,617 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and scrubbing on outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 47,291 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 47,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 41,999 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 34,749 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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AB04 OCC is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB04 OCC, 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 AB04 OCC registered?

AB04 OCC is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AB04 OCC safe to buy?

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