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FG17YZW

VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2017)

MOT & Tax Status for FG17YZW

Tax Status

Untaxed

Due 28 Mar 2026

MOT Status

Valid

Expires 11 Apr 2027

Colour

WHITE

Running Cost

What this VOLKSWAGEN costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure for this vehicle.

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Fuel economy

46.6 mpg

Estimated from 140 g/km CO2

Cost per mile

15.8p

At 161.7p/litre UK avg

Fill-up cost

£80.83

Approx. 50L tank

Yearly fuel

£1,167

At UK avg 7,400 mi/year

Estimates use the official manufacturer CO2 figure and a real-world correction. Live fuel price is the UK average from 7945 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

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Vehicle Specifications

Model

POLO

Body Type

Hatchback

Fuel Type

PETROL

Engine Size

1,798 cc

First Registered

Apr 2017

First Used on Road

12 Apr 2017

CO2 Emissions

140 g/km

Wheelplan

2 AXLE RIGID BODY

Revenue Weight

1,710 kg

Type Approval

M1

Last V5C Issued

02 Aug 2018

Safety Recall

Unknown

Export Marker

No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 215/40R17
All four wheels 17" wheel

215/40R17 V 87

Fitted to front and rear

Width

215 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed V

149 mph

Max speed

Load 87

545 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

  • 225 is the tread width in millimetres.
  • 45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
  • R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
  • W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
  • 91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

About FG17YZW

Registration FG17YZW is a 2017 white VOLKSWAGEN POLO with a 1,798cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 9 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 11 April 2027, which is 224 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

The DVLA shows this vehicle as Untaxed. Driving an untaxed vehicle on a public road can result in a fine of up to £1,000 and possible clamping.

The vehicle has 10 MOT tests on record, including 7 passes and 3 failures, with 24 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 99,895 miles on 20 March 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 11,463 miles per year across its MOT history, which is in line with the UK average.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 140 g/km.

This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for FG17YZW. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.

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MOT expiry: 11 Apr 2027
Tax due: 28 Mar 2026

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MOT History 10 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail
0 50,000 100,000 2020 2021 2023 2024 2025 2026 31,327 26 Mar 2020 31,327 miles Fail · 2 advisories 31,327 26 Mar 2020 31,327 miles Pass 42,008 22 Mar 2021 42,008 miles Pass · 1 advisory 53,092 24 Mar 2022 53,092 miles Pass 64,051 20 Mar 2023 64,051 miles Pass · 1 advisory 76,365 25 Mar 2024 76,365 miles Fail · 6 advisories 76,790 09 Apr 2024 76,790 miles Pass · 4 advisories 87,451 12 Mar 2025 87,451 miles Fail · 6 advisories 88,041 10 Apr 2025 88,041 miles Pass · 2 advisories 99,895 20 Mar 2026 99,895 miles Pass · 2 advisories Result 26 Mar 2020: Pass 22 Mar 2021: Pass 24 Mar 2022: Pass 20 Mar 2023: Pass 09 Apr 2024: Pass 10 Apr 2025: Pass 20 Mar 2026: Pass 26 Mar 2020: Fail 25 Mar 2024: Fail 12 Mar 2025: Fail
MOT test number
634939757797
Expiry date
11 Apr 2027
Mileage recorded
99,895 MI
Registration at time of test
FG17YZW
Data source
DVSA
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions.
Data last updated: 29 Aug 2026 at 14:06. Run a fresh check for the latest data.