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DV65 XRU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV65 XRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 86,844 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 86,842 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective water contaminated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 80,331 miles

Front Body not fully secure lower splitter damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 72,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 62,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 54,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,518 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 39,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 32,399 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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DV65 XRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 DV65 XRU, 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 DV65 XRU registered?

DV65 XRU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2015.

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