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J55 RYL

2026 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,540 mi
Last recorded90,540 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2026
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,386 miles

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 84,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front brake discs badly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 81,777 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 81,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,783 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,537 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak looks like sump seal

Fail 27 Jul 2017 49,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak looks like sump seal

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,856 miles

2x rear tyres cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,917 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,058 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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J55 RYL is a 2026 Volkswagen Polo in Silver. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J55 RYL, 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 0 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J55 RYL is a 2026 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2026.

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