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AL51 LEG

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,735 mi
Last recorded83,735 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 LEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,735 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,148 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 69,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 59,705 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,600 miles

rear view mirror missing

Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

rear view mirror missing

Pass 21 Dec 2020 44,653 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 33,019 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 20,351 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2018 20,350 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AL51 LEG is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AL51 LEG, 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 AL51 LEG registered?

AL51 LEG is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 May 2015.

Is AL51 LEG safe to buy?

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