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A15 BRA

2013 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,966 mi
Last recorded31,966 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Polo50,417 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 31,966 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 29,897 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 27,902 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 26,586 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 24,695 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 22,344 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 22,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 20,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 16,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 13,881 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 13,726 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 10,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 7,555 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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A15 BRA is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 50,417 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 A15 BRA, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A15 BRA registered?

A15 BRA is a 2013 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 2013.

Is A15 BRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 BRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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