2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · J70 UBB
2017 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2017. Recorded mileage 44,669 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2017
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J70 UBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 44,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J70 UBB 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 (J70 UBB) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))”.
J70 UBB Mileage History
- 24/10/202330,615 mi
- 25/10/202330,617 mi+2 mi
- 23/10/202438,195 mi+7,578 mi
- 29/10/202544,668 mi+6,473 mi
- 30/10/202544,669 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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