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DL65 DGY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL65 DGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 53,054 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 43,873 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 36,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 30,252 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush split away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush partially split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 17,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 17,521 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.(BOTH)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded (BOTH)

Fail 10 Sep 2021 17,521 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.(BOTH)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded (BOTH)

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 14,265 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 14,257 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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DL65 DGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 DL65 DGY, 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 DL65 DGY registered?

DL65 DGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is DL65 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL65 DGY 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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