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DB56 ARB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,689 mi
Last recorded54,689 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB56 ARB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 54,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 47,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 44,373 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 44,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 40,869 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2021 37,642 miles

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 10 Aug 2020 35,044 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 32,639 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,913 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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DB56 ARB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DB56 ARB, 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 DB56 ARB registered?

DB56 ARB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2015.

Is DB56 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB56 ARB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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