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CL07 DOW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,335 mi
Last recorded85,335 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL07 DOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 85,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 85,316 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 76,901 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2025 76,884 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Handbrake (1.1.15 (f))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Service brake excessively binding Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear @rear corroded/swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2024 68,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2024 68,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2023 61,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2022 54,884 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 54,881 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 48,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 42,710 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 37,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 32,351 miles

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

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

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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CL07 DOW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CL07 DOW, 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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CL07 DOW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 November 2015.

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