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HJ15 UMU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,790 mi
Last recorded25,790 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 UMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 25,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2026 25,790 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 11 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 24,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 23,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 20,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 20,858 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 18,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 18,739 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 17,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 14,459 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2018 9,726 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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HJ15 UMU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 HJ15 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

HJ15 UMU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is HJ15 UMU safe to buy?

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