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AP52 TAM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,985 mi
Last recorded71,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 TAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake leaver travel - braking system requires adjustment or repair

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Jun 2025 63,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 63,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2mm, nail + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 54,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 54,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 45,338 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 31,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 24,574 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 19,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 11,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,565 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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AP52 TAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP52 TAM, 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 AP52 TAM registered?

AP52 TAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is AP52 TAM safe to buy?

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