2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · MT15 VJA
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 129,088 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT15 VJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 129,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT15 VJA 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 (MT15 VJA) between February 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MT15 VJA Mileage History
- 05/02/2025114,447 mi
- 05/02/2025114,447 mi
- 11/09/2025122,686 mi+8,239 mi
- 11/09/2025122,686 mi
- 22/09/2026129,088 mi+6,402 mi
Average of roughly 9,000 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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