2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · SH15 NRY
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 78,857 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH15 NRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 78,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH15 NRY 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 (SH15 NRY) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 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: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
SH15 NRY Mileage History
- 18/01/202470,496 mi
- 23/10/202576,292 mi+5,796 mi
- 23/10/202576,292 mi
- 26/02/202678,856 mi+2,564 mi
- 10/03/202678,857 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,906 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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