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AX15 AEL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,533 mi
Last recorded122,533 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 122,533 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,870 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 87,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,636 miles

Central exhaust clamp very slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 68,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also bald on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, bald on inner edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,831 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,561 miles

Rear tyres slightly mishaped

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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AX15 AEL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX15 AEL, 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 AX15 AEL registered?

AX15 AEL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2015.

Is AX15 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX15 AEL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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