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AD15 HLU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,655 mi
Last recorded92,655 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD15 HLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 92,655 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 ml of tread across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 ml of tread across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 83,450 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away

Pass 27 Aug 2024 77,332 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 64,425 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 64,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 54,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise 2mm shoulder wear tyre size 185/60 x15 Falken (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise tyre has flat spots / stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,436 miles

both rear brake discs corroded into the pad contact area on the inner and outer faces

Fail 27 Aug 2020 45,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear brake discs corroded into the pad contact area on the inner and outer faces

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os, surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 27,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AD15 HLU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc 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 AD15 HLU, 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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AD15 HLU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 August 2015.

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