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HG15 RYP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG15 RYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 87,911 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Jul 2026 87,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jul 2025 80,871 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,797 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jul 2023 62,326 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Jul 2023 62,325 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,630 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPROX 6000 MILES LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,889 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 45,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,967 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Jul 2019 31,168 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2018 22,594 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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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HG15 RYP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG15 RYP, 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 HG15 RYP registered?

HG15 RYP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is HG15 RYP safe to buy?

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