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B1 SOB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,272 mi
Last recorded52,272 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 SOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 52,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 48,595 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,169 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,358 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Sep 2020 34,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,720 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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B1 SOB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 B1 SOB, 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 B1 SOB registered?

B1 SOB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is B1 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 SOB 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.

Does B1 SOB have outstanding finance?

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