2017 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · WH17 DFY
2017 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 21,149 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,149 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WH17 DFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 21,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WH17 DFY 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 (WH17 DFY) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (d”; “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.
WH17 DFY Mileage History
- 14/10/202216,438 mi
- 19/01/202418,329 mi+1,891 mi
- 17/01/202519,909 mi+1,580 mi
- 27/06/202521,149 mi+1,240 mi
- 30/06/202521,149 mi
Average of roughly 1,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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