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61 LE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,243 mi
Last recorded70,243 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration61 LE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 70,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 65,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,810 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 60,795 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,638 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,738 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,836 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 30,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 26,967 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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61 LE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 61 LE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 61 LE?

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What year was 61 LE registered?

61 LE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2015.

Is 61 LE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 61 LE 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.

Does 61 LE have outstanding finance?

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