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DE15 HWR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 HWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 78,536 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 73,127 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 73,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2024 68,766 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2024 68,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 66,034 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 63,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 63,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,594 miles

Engine oil level is low- Needs topping up

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 54,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jan 2020 54,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,102 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 35,101 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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DE15 HWR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE15 HWR, 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 DE15 HWR registered?

DE15 HWR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 April 2015.

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