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HB04 CAL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,881 mi
Last recorded79,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB04 CAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 79,881 miles

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Oct 2025 79,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and underbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Oct 2024 77,912 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 77,912 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,089 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 67,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 62,743 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 25 Oct 2021 55,186 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,660 miles

front tyres wearing slightly low at 2.2mm/3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,704 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 43,704 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,539 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 35,534 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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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HB04 CAL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HB04 CAL, 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 HB04 CAL registered?

HB04 CAL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 2015.

Is HB04 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HB04 CAL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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