2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · R18 CAO
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 76,872 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R18 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 76,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R18 CAO 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 (R18 CAO) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))”.
R18 CAO Mileage History
- 16/05/202451,785 mi
- 16/05/202451,785 mi
- 30/05/202564,887 mi+13,102 mi
- 05/06/202565,202 mi+315 mi
- 02/06/202676,872 mi+11,670 mi
Average of roughly 12,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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