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ALF 123D

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,625 mi
Last recorded132,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 123D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 132,625 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 119,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,121 miles

front brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,424 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 111,651 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 104,176 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,985 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,078 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 108,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,409 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 100,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 97,325 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 101,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 101,905 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 94,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 80,654 miles

emission too clean

Pass 23 May 2018 81,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,529 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 70,529 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wipers are splitting but still clearing screen

Offside Rear brakes feel like they are starting to bind

handbrake is high

Pass 12 May 2015 41,617 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 41,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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ALF 123D is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ALF 123D, 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 ALF 123D registered?

ALF 123D is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2015.

Is ALF 123D safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 123D shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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