2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · T5 LAK
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2015. Recorded mileage 82,005 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T5 LAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 82,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T5 LAK 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 (T5 LAK) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 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.
T5 LAK Mileage History
- 24/08/202240,926 mi
- 23/08/202351,648 mi+10,722 mi
- 05/09/202461,840 mi+10,192 mi
- 03/09/202570,747 mi+8,907 mi
- 07/09/202682,005 mi+11,258 mi
Average of roughly 10,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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