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AU15 VAM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,463 mi
Last recorded76,463 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 76,463 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 76,463 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 73,182 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 72,753 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 61,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 61,761 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 52,226 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 39,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 17,034 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 14,255 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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AU15 VAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AU15 VAM, 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 AU15 VAM registered?

AU15 VAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2015.

Is AU15 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 VAM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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