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DE15 WPU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,763 mi
Last recorded155,763 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 WPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 155,763 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Rotary noise found while driving (no play/noise found)

Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,494 miles

Handbrake lever getting close to end of travel

Pass 31 Oct 2023 105,446 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 105,446 miles

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

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,013 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 80,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 64,469 miles

Offside Wiper blade smearing screen

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,906 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 37,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

fuel cap seal slightly splitting on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,065 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 18,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WPU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WPU, 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 DE15 WPU registered?

DE15 WPU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is DE15 WPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE15 WPU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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