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DG17 ARU

2017 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2017 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1197cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 40,379 miles on the clock, averaging 2,360 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG17 ARU

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2020
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
2,360

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,761
Average per year2,360
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG17 ARU 29k32k35k37k40k '20'25'22

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,379 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage38,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,618 miles
Since last MOT+2,060 miles
PASS
Mileage36,558 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage34,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage31,192 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,189 miles
Since last MOT+2,568 miles
PASS
Mileage28,621 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 ARU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier17 — March 2017 to August 2017

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About DG17 ARU

What car is DG17 ARU?

DG17 ARU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Chester in 2017.

What is the mileage of DG17 ARU?

The last recorded mileage for DG17 ARU was 40,379 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG17 ARU passed its MOT?

DG17 ARU has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.

Is DG17 ARU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG17 ARU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is DG17 ARU?

DG17 ARU is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.