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2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · NB05 LAR

NB05 LAR

2017 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 72,762 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2017 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72,762 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Volkswagen Polo presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 29 July 2025 at 72,762 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows failures on 29 July 2025 and 26 July 2023, these appear to be administrative or immediate-rectification entries given that the passes occurred on the same dates with no specific faults listed. The vehicle has covered 72,762 miles over nine years, averaging roughly 8,085 miles per year. This is a typical usage pattern for this model. Mileage accumulation has remained consistent, increasing by 9,986 miles between July 2023 and August 2024, and further increasing by 12,284 miles by July 2025. There are no erratic gaps or sudden spikes in usage that would suggest periods of prolonged standing or excessive commercial wear. The absence of advisories across the last three years is uncommon for a vehicle of this age. The tester flagged no issues with suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions throughout the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tests. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still conduct a physical inspection of the underbody for surface corrosion, as MOT testers often overlook minor rust that does not yet compromise structural integrity. Check the condition of the tyre treads and brake pad thickness manually. Since the record is unusually clean, verifying the service history against the MOT dates will confirm if the owner followed a strict manufacturer maintenance schedule.

NB05 LAR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2025
  • 72,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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NB05 LAR Mileage History

  1. 26/07/202350,462 mi
  2. 26/07/202350,462 mi
  3. 01/08/202460,478 mi+10,016 mi
  4. 29/07/202572,762 mi+12,284 mi
  5. 29/07/202572,762 mi

Average of roughly 11,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

NB05 LAR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (NB05 LAR) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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