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G4 YAO

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,182 mi
Last recorded93,182 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 YAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 93,182 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 86,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,103 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 64,729 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,476 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 54,476 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,667 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 21,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 17,455 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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G4 YAO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G4 YAO, 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 G4 YAO registered?

G4 YAO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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