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AB06 HOT

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,189 mi
Last recorded52,189 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 HOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 52,189 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 52,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower n\s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

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

undertray loose

Pass 11 Aug 2024 30,673 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,948 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 18,412 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 13,485 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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AB06 HOT is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AB06 HOT, 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 AB06 HOT registered?

AB06 HOT is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 October 2017.

Is AB06 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 HOT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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