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H23 LBR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH23 LBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 120,735 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 6 Aug 2026 120,735 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear tail light damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Subframe bolt missing x1 (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 2 May 2025 110,383 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 110,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 102,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and both rear tyres worn on shoulders, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 102,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulled out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and both rear tyres worn on shoulders, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2023 91,824 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleeve rusty

Fail 13 May 2023 91,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside mirror casing damaged slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleeve rusty

Pass 14 May 2022 84,032 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2022 84,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating slightly

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,105 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2020 71,864 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 45,145 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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H23 LBR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LBR, 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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H23 LBR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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