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AY15 YEF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,532 mi
Last recorded127,532 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 YEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 127,532 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 127,527 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 115,509 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 105,720 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake wheel cylinder failed when carrying out brake test.

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,474 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 55,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,480 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 31,951 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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AY15 YEF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 AY15 YEF, 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 AY15 YEF registered?

AY15 YEF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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