2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Volkswagen Polo MOT pass rate and common faults

48,959 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 48,959 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    1,736 marked dangerous
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    927 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    883 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  10. Washers: not working1.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes14.4%
  2. Suspension9.8%
  3. Lights & electrics7.4%
  4. Tyres7.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Volkswagen Polo?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2015 Volkswagen Polo cars passed their MOT first time, across 48,959 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Polo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Polo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).