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HJ15 VGL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 VGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 98,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

parking brake has high travel

Fail 11 Sep 2025 98,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

parking brake has high travel

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,996 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2024 92,991 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

BOTH FRONT WASHER JETS, AIM LOW BUT SUFFICIENT

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2023 85,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,638 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 81,638 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,690 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 75,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 69,905 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 67,847 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 58,529 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 49,773 miles

punture warning light

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 VGL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 HJ15 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

HJ15 VGL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2015.

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