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AN53 NEN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,431 mi
Last recorded52,431 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 NEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 52,431 miles

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

Front Offside and Nearside Brake disc lipped

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 47,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 dot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 dot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 41,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 34,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 34,333 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,469 miles

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

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

bonnet release/catch stiff in operation

Fail 29 Jul 2022 28,457 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

bonnet release/catch stiff in operation

Pass 30 Jul 2021 22,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is also worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread is worn on the inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2020 19,369 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Aug 2020 19,369 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 13,072 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 13,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm as measured (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 7,929 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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AN53 NEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AN53 NEN, 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 AN53 NEN registered?

AN53 NEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 July 2015.

Is AN53 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN53 NEN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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