2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · X20 RAK
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 61,558 miles. MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X20 RAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 61,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X20 RAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Polo (X20 RAK) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed eml on - risk to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
X20 RAK Mileage History
- 02/09/202447,462 mi
- 02/09/202447,462 mi
- 29/08/202554,096 mi+6,634 mi
- 05/09/202554,245 mi+149 mi
- 15/09/202661,558 mi+7,313 mi
Average of roughly 6,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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