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AU15 ZZP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,988 mi
Last recorded97,988 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 ZZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 97,988 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,741 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,777 miles

Rear brakes making a grinding noise , has rear drums unable to see inside .May require service or repair

Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,045 miles

both n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to de-bond.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

slight drag on rotation o/s/r wheel.

Pass 11 Feb 2022 67,319 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

dent o/s outer sill at rear.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

Fail 11 Feb 2022 67,319 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn inner edges.

dent o/s outer sill at rear.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

low tyre pressure light on dash.

parking brake lever pulls high.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,878 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 53,782 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

front brake pads low advise discs when pads replaced (light judder under braking)

n/s/r tyre 2-3 mm.

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,505 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 45,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 34,514 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 ZZP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

AU15 ZZP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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