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505 NP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,908 mi
Last recorded117,908 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration505 NP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,908 miles

Air filter housing insecure - metal clip missing

Fuel Cap missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak - back of engine potentially gearbox oil

Fail 17 Apr 2026 117,908 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Air filter housing insecure - metal clip missing

Fuel Cap missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak - back of engine potentially gearbox oil

Pass 24 Apr 2025 90,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 64,294 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking /perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 57,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 56,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 46,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 42,126 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 42,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,788 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

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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505 NP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 505 NP, 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 505 NP registered?

505 NP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is 505 NP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 505 NP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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