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A15 BAF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,474 mi
Last recorded94,474 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,947 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,505 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,194 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Sep 2022 68,193 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,024 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Sep 2020 48,329 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Apr 2019 34,152 miles

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Apr 2019 34,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2018 25,323 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

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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A15 BAF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A15 BAF, 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

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What year was A15 BAF registered?

A15 BAF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is A15 BAF safe to buy?

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