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AL02 JOY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 JOY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 73,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,874 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,874 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 62,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,471 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 48,294 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,427 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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AL02 JOY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AL02 JOY, 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 AL02 JOY registered?

AL02 JOY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2015.

Is AL02 JOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL02 JOY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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