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CV15 CTO

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,818 mi
Last recorded74,818 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV15 CTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,818 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside - upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable hanging down and outer sheathing damaged / corroded

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged taped up

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

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Wing damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2026 74,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside - upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable hanging down and outer sheathing damaged / corroded

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens damaged taped up

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running light inoperative

Offside Front Wing damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2025 69,874 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tail light assembly cracked + taped up

Offside Front Day time running light inoperative

Fail 5 Mar 2025 69,874 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tail light assembly cracked + taped up

Offside Front Day time running light inoperative

Pass 22 Feb 2024 63,773 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Fail 20 Feb 2024 63,762 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 3 Mar 2023 57,920 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded away - Mid pipe section

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 57,920 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded away - Mid pipe section

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,895 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

OIL CHANGE LIGHT ON

PASSENGER FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE LEVER

Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,579 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 46,579 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 40,963 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,375 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 26,628 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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CV15 CTO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol 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 CV15 CTO, 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 CV15 CTO registered?

CV15 CTO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2015.

Is CV15 CTO safe to buy?

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