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SO17 PFN

2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,011 mi
Last recorded77,011 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 PFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo GTI
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 77,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front road wheel rim repair-welded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn change as soon as possible (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 67,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front wheel rim repair-welded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lower covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2025 67,770 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp lens wet (4.1.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front wheel rim repair-welded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,405 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2022 32,492 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 9,757 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo GTI?

Based on 627 MOT tests across 155 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
6,505
Miles/Year
155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1
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SO17 PFN is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO17 PFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SO17 PFN registered?

SO17 PFN is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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