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DS15 RKA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,513 mi
Last recorded77,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 RKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,513 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake travel slightly excessive

TPMS Light on

Fail 6 Jan 2026 77,513 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake travel slightly excessive

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS Light on

Pass 7 Jan 2025 68,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 58,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has reserve travel

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 58,465 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has reserve travel

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 48,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 36,279 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 29,440 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2018 18,877 miles

cover s fitted not allowing full inspection

hand brake travel

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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DS15 RKA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS15 RKA, 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 DS15 RKA registered?

DS15 RKA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is DS15 RKA safe to buy?

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