2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.8L Petrol · RJ15 MFN
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 86,514 miles. MOT valid until 16 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ15 MFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 86,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ15 MFN 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 (RJ15 MFN) between February 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/40ZR17 87Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RJ15 MFN Mileage History
- 28/02/202369,593 mi
- 22/02/202475,508 mi+5,915 mi
- 05/03/202579,125 mi+3,617 mi
- 15/05/202686,503 mi+7,378 mi
- 18/05/202686,514 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 5,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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