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C18 DWN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,185 mi
Last recorded100,185 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 DWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,185 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 100,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 91,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,454 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 65,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,686 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 49,666 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,788 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 30,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,527 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 22,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 16,281 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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C18 DWN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C18 DWN, 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 C18 DWN registered?

C18 DWN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is C18 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 DWN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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