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AR15 SYK

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,980 mi
Last recorded44,980 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR15 SYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 44,980 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 41,446 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 36,897 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 33,195 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 33,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 29,908 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 29,908 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 27,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 24,372 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 18,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 19 Dec 2018 18,281 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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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AR15 SYK is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR15 SYK, 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 AR15 SYK registered?

AR15 SYK is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is AR15 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR15 SYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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