2015 Volkswagen Polo · 172,780 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Polo reliability
2015 Volkswagen Polos fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 Polo years (172,780 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- 24.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Polos: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 53,319
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 172,780
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 7.8% of tests fail here (74% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Polo
Fail rate by area
- Brakes7.8%
- Suspension6.4%
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.72%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.98%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.38%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 1.35%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.12%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.33%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Polos fail 24.3% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 24 Polo years (172,780 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Polo MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.72% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.98% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Polo have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Polo shows 53,319 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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