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AU65 YLR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,992 mi
Last recorded90,992 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 YLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 90,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2026 90,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,658 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 86,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,233 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,150 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,336 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,653 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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AU65 YLR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU65 YLR, 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 AU65 YLR registered?

AU65 YLR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is AU65 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU65 YLR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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