2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY65 HAS
2017 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 44,532 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY65 HAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 44,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY65 HAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Polo (AY65 HAS) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
AY65 HAS Mileage History
- 14/10/202314,874 mi
- 30/09/202425,754 mi+10,880 mi
- 01/10/202425,754 mi
- 09/10/202534,626 mi+8,872 mi
- 29/09/202644,532 mi+9,906 mi
Average of roughly 10,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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