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DG15 YHM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,024 mi
Last recorded29,024 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 YHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 29,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mountings slight play when jacked up, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 27,837 miles

covers /under trays

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have cracks

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2024 26,633 miles

2 rear tyres have cracks in tread

covers /under trays fitted

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc have corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2023 24,808 miles

covers /under trays

Fail 17 Apr 2023 24,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on wall outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers /under trays

Pass 25 Apr 2022 22,419 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear tyres cracking on outer edge of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2022 22,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

n/s/o/s rear tyres cracking on outer edge of tread

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2021 19,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 18,338 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 14,756 miles

under trays fitted

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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DG15 YHM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG15 YHM, 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 DG15 YHM registered?

DG15 YHM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is DG15 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG15 YHM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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