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AU15 VBJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,874 mi
Last recorded47,874 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 47,874 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 43,001 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 42,990 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

offside front day time running lamp inop

Pass 2 Feb 2024 32,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 27,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 22,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 17,959 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 14,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 9,095 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 5,855 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 VBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU15 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

AU15 VBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is AU15 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU15 VBJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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