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DA56 EAL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,103 mi
Last recorded75,103 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 EAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,103 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,671 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 48,556 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 35,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 30,598 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,888 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 23,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 21,663 miles

Both headlamp aim at lowest limit ( Unable to adjust )

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2018 18,435 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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DA56 EAL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc 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 DA56 EAL, 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 DA56 EAL registered?

DA56 EAL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is DA56 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 EAL 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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