2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Diesel · D22 FAM
2017 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 2017. Recorded mileage 116,163 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D22 FAM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 116,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D22 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Polo (D22 FAM) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
D22 FAM Mileage History
- 27/04/2026116,163 mi
- 28/04/2026116,163 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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