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HG15 JRU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,823 mi
Last recorded47,823 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG15 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,823 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 44,542 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 39,963 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,708 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 36,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 27,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,359 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 17,595 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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HG15 JRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG15 JRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG15 JRU registered?

HG15 JRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2015.

Is HG15 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG15 JRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG15 JRU have outstanding finance?

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