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DS15 RKY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,967 mi
Last recorded35,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 35,967 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 34,451 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 30,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts but no cords showing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2022 23,938 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 21,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished but no visible structure

Offside Rear tyre perished but no visible structure

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 21,524 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished but no visible structure

Offside Rear tyre perished but no visible structure

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 19,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread central area, may be punctured

Fail 27 Jun 2020 19,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread central area, may be punctured

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated brake lever loose on its fastenings to the tunnel top, (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,828 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,845 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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DS15 RKY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 DS15 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

DS15 RKY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is DS15 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS15 RKY 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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