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CK15 YLW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,179 mi
Last recorded114,179 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK15 YLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 114,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,240 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))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 107,213 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lamp clusters partially tinted reducing intensity of various rear lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 97,486 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (lenses tinted) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 97,486 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (lenses tinted) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,912 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 86,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,344 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,169 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 55,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,505 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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CK15 YLW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK15 YLW, 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.

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What year was CK15 YLW registered?

CK15 YLW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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