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2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

49,436 mi
Last recorded49,436 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 WL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 49,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 46,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 43,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 36,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 33,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 28,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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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21 WL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,200cc 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 21 WL, 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 21 WL registered?

21 WL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is 21 WL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 WL 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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