2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · EM11 REC
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 74,292 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM11 REC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 74,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM11 REC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Polo (EM11 REC) between November 2018 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
EM11 REC Mileage History
- 05/11/201820,696 mi
- 06/11/201923,904 mi+3,208 mi
- 06/11/202029,821 mi+5,917 mi
- 05/11/202138,934 mi+9,113 mi
- 06/03/202348,093 mi+9,159 mi
- 29/02/202456,584 mi+8,491 mi
- 27/02/202567,305 mi+10,721 mi
- 28/02/202567,307 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/202674,292 mi+6,985 mi
- 27/02/202674,292 mi
Average of roughly 7,329 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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