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AE11 BEN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE11 BEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 82,036 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 75,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 67,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 67,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 56,982 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 56,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 53,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2022 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Feb 2020 30,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 23,649 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,816 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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AE11 BEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE11 BEN, 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 AE11 BEN registered?

AE11 BEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2015.

Is AE11 BEN safe to buy?

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