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AM53 LPR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 LPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 94,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,047 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side No recorded effort at offside (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,434 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,009 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 54,936 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 48,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 48,579 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe swollen under black coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 41,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,600 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 35,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 27,429 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,499 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE NEARING 2MM IN PLACES

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERRISHED IN TREAD AREA

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 20,499 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE NEARING 2MM IN PLACES

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERRISHED IN TREAD AREA

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AM53 LPR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AM53 LPR, 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 AM53 LPR registered?

AM53 LPR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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