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AF15 XYD

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,133 mi
Last recorded123,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,133 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2025 111,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 93,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,769 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - tyre tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 78,769 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - tyre tread stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 63,995 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 63,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 47,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 35,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,696 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 4,507 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 XYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XYD, 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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AF15 XYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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