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AF15 SNJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,944 mi
Last recorded59,944 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 SNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 59,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 59,942 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 28 May 2025 58,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,229 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 53,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 41,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,648 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,370 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 28,370 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 21,494 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 21,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,875 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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AF15 SNJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF15 SNJ, 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 AF15 SNJ registered?

AF15 SNJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is AF15 SNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 SNJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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