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HJ15 MXG

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,299 mi
Last recorded76,299 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 MXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 76,299 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 70,419 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner edge, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,982 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,594 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear most bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges and nearside rear close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,628 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 33,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & block on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 33,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish & block on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,280 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ15 MXG is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HJ15 MXG, 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 HJ15 MXG registered?

HJ15 MXG is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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