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DB08 EAN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,939 mi
Last recorded76,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 76,939 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 70,035 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 61,251 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,318 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185,60,15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 53,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185,60,15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 45,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,397 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 37,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 30,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185,60,15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 30,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185,60,15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 22,872 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 16,544 miles

both front tyres low

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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DB08 EAN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 DB08 EAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB08 EAN registered?

DB08 EAN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 January 2015.

Is DB08 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB08 EAN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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