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C7 LPX

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,555 mi
Last recorded105,555 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 LPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 105,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 105,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,419 miles

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

Windscreen tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 14 Feb 2025 97,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Windscreen tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 88,162 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,002 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 84,988 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 79,513 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 79,509 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 70,238 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low from the inner side + require brake check (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low from the inner side (strong advice) require brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 70,238 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low from the inner side + require brake check (strong advice) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyre very low in air pressure loosing air from the punture repair (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very low tyre leaking air /flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm (strong advice) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very low from the inner side (strong advice) require brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,327 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 57,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,383 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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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C7 LPX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C7 LPX, 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 C7 LPX registered?

C7 LPX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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