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BR03 MCL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,095 mi
Last recorded63,095 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 MCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 63,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 53,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing From Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2024 53,821 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Wearing From Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 44,927 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,584 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 36,572 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,598 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 24,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 12,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 11,636 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 11,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BR03 MCL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BR03 MCL, 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 BR03 MCL registered?

BR03 MCL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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The MOT history for BR03 MCL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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