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AU65 XVJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,933 mi
Last recorded95,933 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 XVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 95,933 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge and tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,000 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged POSSIBLY RUN FLAT,WALL DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALDING. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 76,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged POSSIBLY RUN FLAT,WALL DAMAGED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BALDING. (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,114 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 56,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working DONE (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 48,040 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 48,040 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 37,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting close to the legal limit (215/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 29,125 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 22,356 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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AU65 XVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU65 XVJ, 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 AU65 XVJ registered?

AU65 XVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is AU65 XVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU65 XVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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