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GP08 GHP

2017 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 GHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,325 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2026 92,157 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,157 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 83,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 83,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 56,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,988 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 80,243 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 36,166 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 36,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 May 2022 70,092 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 26,104 miles

Rear Light Clusters Non Matching

Pass 17 May 2021 59,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 17,685 miles

Offside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 20 May 2020 52,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 46,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,452 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both front) (3.5.1g)

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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GP08 GHP is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GP08 GHP, 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 GP08 GHP registered?

GP08 GHP is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is GP08 GHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 GHP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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