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H23 HBE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,324 mi
Last recorded111,324 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 HBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 111,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 96,644 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 96,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Several bulges around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in outer edge of tread (not repairable) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive There is a considerable amount of oil under the engine undershield (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield is adrift and rattling

Pass 6 Dec 2023 78,930 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 78,907 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 70,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 58,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,677 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 42,616 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 33,661 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 33,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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H23 HBE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,798cc 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 H23 HBE, 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 H23 HBE registered?

H23 HBE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2015.

Is H23 HBE safe to buy?

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