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1 BAB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,361 mi
Last recorded29,361 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 26,955 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 26,955 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,510 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 21,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 15,811 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 13,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 10,180 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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1 BAB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 BAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1 BAB registered?

1 BAB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 August 2015.

Is 1 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 BAB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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