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ET15 RYC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,495 mi
Last recorded54,495 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 RYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 54,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 51,947 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,039 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 42,721 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 42,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 38,714 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,526 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 23,858 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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ET15 RYC 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 ET15 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET15 RYC?

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What year was ET15 RYC registered?

ET15 RYC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is ET15 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET15 RYC 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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