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AK15 UME

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,241 mi
Last recorded69,241 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 UME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 69,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,144 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 61,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,719 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,507 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 38,068 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,183 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 32,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,547 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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AK15 UME is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK15 UME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK15 UME registered?

AK15 UME is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 April 2015.

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