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VOLKSWAGEN POLO2017 · 1.8L Petrol

EM17 APR

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Considering this 2017 VOLKSWAGEN POLO? It's a Petrol with a 1798cc engine showing 46,782 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 08/08/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1798cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass on 05 August 2025 at 46,782 miles. This result followed a failure just one day prior at nearly identical mileage, though the lack of recorded defects on either entry suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately. Since the 2023 test at 37,842 miles, the car has consistently passed without any flagged mechanical or structural advisories. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 46,782 miles represents a low-use scenario, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per annum. The usage pattern is remarkably consistent, with roughly 4,350 miles driven between the August 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,587 miles covered between 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to rubber-based degradation or brake corrosion if the vehicle sits for extended periods. Because the MOT history shows no recurring faults related to suspension bushes, binding calipers, or exhaust corrosion, the physical inspection should focus on the effects of low-mileage storage. A buyer should check for flat spotting on tyres and verify that the brake discs have not developed significant pitting despite the light use. The absence of advisories over the last three years suggests the previous owners maintained the structural integrity and mechanical components of the car well within the standard operating parameters.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass on 05 August 2025 at 46,782 miles. This result followed a failure just one day prior at nearly identical mileage, though the lack of recorded defects on either entry suggests an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately. Since the 2023 test at 37,842 miles, the car has consistently passed without any flagged mechanical or structural advisories. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 46,782 miles represents a low-use scenario, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per annum. The usage pattern is remarkably consistent, with roughly 4,350 miles driven between the August 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,587 miles covered between 2024 and 2025. This low annual mileage typically indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can occasionally lead to rubber-based degradation or brake corrosion if the vehicle sits for extended periods. Because the MOT history shows no recurring faults related to suspension bushes, binding calipers, or exhaust corrosion, the physical inspection should focus on the effects of low-mileage storage. A buyer should check for flat spotting on tyres and verify that the brake discs have not developed significant pitting despite the light use. The absence of advisories over the last three years suggests the previous owners maintained the structural integrity and mechanical components of the car well within the standard operating parameters.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Volkswagen Polo (EM17 APR), we found 5 MOT results in the period of August 2023 to August 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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