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E18 AKR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,280 mi
Last recorded89,280 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 AKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 89,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2026 81,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 81,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 81,900 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 73,827 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 73,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plate (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 76,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,004 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 68,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 53,906 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 59,546 miles

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

Nearside Front fog inoperative

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 39,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,322 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,008 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 29,008 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,615 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,525 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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E18 AKR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E18 AKR, 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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E18 AKR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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