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E17 WTR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,437 mi
Last recorded58,437 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 WTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 58,437 miles

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))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 58,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 18 Sep 2024 50,952 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 49,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,593 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 45,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,679 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 39,176 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 39,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 35,144 miles

Front plate broken

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 35,144 miles

Front plate broken

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 25,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has multiple cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.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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E17 WTR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E17 WTR, 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 E17 WTR registered?

E17 WTR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is E17 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 WTR shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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