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2015 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.8L PETROL

SE60 ALS

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With 114,038 miles recorded, this BLUE 2015 VOLKSWAGEN POLO runs on PETROL with a 1798cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/01/2027
Tax
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Expires 01/10/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1798cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 27 January 2026 at 114,038 miles. While the record shows two instances of initial failure followed by successful retests, the immediate nature of these subsequent passes suggests that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified defects to maintain legal roadworthiness. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three passes indicates that the vehicle currently meets minimum mechanical and safety standards, reflecting a consistent maintenance trend. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,367 miles per year. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with 4,834 miles covered between October 2023 and December 2024, and another 8,065 miles recorded between December 2024 and January 2026. This recent spike in mileage suggests active recent use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber seals, brake components, and engine lubrication. Despite the clean MOT history in terms of advisories, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the components that caused the failures in December 2024 and January 2026. Since the record does not specify the exact defects for those failures, it is vital to verify what was replaced to ensure high-quality parts were used rather than temporary fixes. Given the 114,000 mark, close attention should be paid to suspension bushes, coil springs, and potential corrosion on the underbody, as these are common areas of wear at this mileage.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:26
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on 27 January 2026 at 114,038 miles. While the record shows two instances of initial failure followed by successful retests, the immediate nature of these subsequent passes suggests that the previous owner was proactive in rectifying identified defects to maintain legal roadworthiness. The lack of recorded advisories across the last three passes indicates that the vehicle currently meets minimum mechanical and safety standards, reflecting a consistent maintenance trend. The mileage profile is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,367 miles per year. The data shows a steady usage pattern, with 4,834 miles covered between October 2023 and December 2024, and another 8,065 miles recorded between December 2024 and January 2026. This recent spike in mileage suggests active recent use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the integrity of rubber seals, brake components, and engine lubrication. Despite the clean MOT history in terms of advisories, a buyer should perform a physical inspection of the components that caused the failures in December 2024 and January 2026. Since the record does not specify the exact defects for those failures, it is vital to verify what was replaced to ensure high-quality parts were used rather than temporary fixes. Given the 114,000 mark, close attention should be paid to suspension bushes, coil springs, and potential corrosion on the underbody, as these are common areas of wear at this mileage.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2015, this Volkswagen Polo with plate SE60 ALS has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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