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AK15 WPF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,575 mi
Last recorded160,575 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 WPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 160,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 160,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at time of test tyre ,size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at time of test tyre ,size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Main axle beam slightly corroded at bushes

Fail 20 Aug 2025 145,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at time of test tyre ,size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at time of test tyre ,size 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Main axle beam slightly corroded at bushes

Pass 22 Aug 2024 123,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 123,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Possibly Bulb In Wrong?/ Adjuster Not Working (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Possibly Bulb In Wrong?/ Adjuster Not Working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,024 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,740 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 66,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 48,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AK15 WPF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK15 WPF, 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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AK15 WPF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 May 2015.

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