2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · RF15 XZT
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 73,324 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF15 XZT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 73,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
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RF15 XZT 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 (RF15 XZT) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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 (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RF15 XZT Mileage History
- 23/09/202461,484 mi
- 15/09/202567,568 mi+6,084 mi
- 15/09/202567,569 mi+1 mi
- 05/09/202673,237 mi+5,668 mi
- 08/09/202673,324 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 6,049 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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