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DL15 MVZ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,377 mi
Last recorded189,377 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL15 MVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 189,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 189,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 172,257 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 172,257 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 155,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox corroded

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,192 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 116,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,962 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 97,962 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 74,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 49,094 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 49,094 miles

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

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

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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DL15 MVZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DL15 MVZ, 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 DL15 MVZ registered?

DL15 MVZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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