2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · A13 LBU
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 73,379 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A13 LBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 73,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A13 LBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Polo (A13 LBU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A13 LBU Mileage History
- 20/09/202354,240 mi
- 05/09/202462,192 mi+7,952 mi
- 05/09/202462,192 mi
- 18/09/202573,376 mi+11,184 mi
- 23/09/202573,379 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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