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A15 EFB

2017 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,725 mi
Last recorded66,725 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Polo35,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 EFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 59,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 59,671 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,303 miles

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre slightly worn - outer edge

offside rear tyre very worn (close to legal limit)

rear brake discs becoming lipped/scored (inside face)

Fail 15 Nov 2024 59,276 miles

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

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre slightly worn - outer edge

offside rear tyre very worn (close to legal limit)

rear brake discs becoming lipped/scored (inside face)

Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 53,917 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake discs (inside face) becoming lipped/scored. front brake discs becoming scored

Fail 22 Dec 2023 53,891 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake discs (inside face) becoming lipped/scored. front brake discs becoming scored

Pass 6 Oct 2023 55,273 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Oct 2023 55,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 47,933 miles

Engine bay & Underside covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 37,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 29,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,117 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,858 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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A15 EFB is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 35,520 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 A15 EFB, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A15 EFB registered?

A15 EFB is a 2017 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is A15 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 EFB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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