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HC51 SON

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,362 mi
Last recorded92,362 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC51 SON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 92,362 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 82,491 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,682 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,038 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush spliting, not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush spliting, not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Feb 2022 59,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush spliting, not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm: pin / bush spliting, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 21 May 2021 56,163 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 52,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 52,663 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,935 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 42,934 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HC51 SON is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HC51 SON, 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 HC51 SON registered?

HC51 SON is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is HC51 SON safe to buy?

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