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59 RL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,033 mi
Last recorded66,033 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 RL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 66,033 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 59,697 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,259 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 46,306 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,151 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 30,078 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,081 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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59 RL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,798cc 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 59 RL, 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 59 RL registered?

59 RL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 October 2015.

Is 59 RL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 59 RL 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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