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DA65 CYU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,245 mi
Last recorded96,245 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA65 CYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,245 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 96,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front DRL not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS light on, low tyre pressure

Pass 11 Jan 2025 81,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 60,991 miles

Offside Front tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 19 Dec 2023 60,933 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp rusty and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre 3/4 wear getting down

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 14 Dec 2022 42,407 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 14 Dec 2022 42,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 21 Oct 2021 27,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 185/60 R15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 185/60 R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 23,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 185/60 R15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 185/60 R15. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 20,356 miles

Travel in handbrake lever but woks ok

Pass 23 Oct 2018 14,321 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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DA65 CYU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 DA65 CYU, 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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DA65 CYU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2015.

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